🚨 Real-Time Local Alerts & Maps

Hinsdale County Emergency Alerts: Sign up for official county notifications via Genasys to get immediate evacuation and safety updates.

Gunnison County Emergency Alerts: Sign up for Gunnison Regional Alerts for properties near the county line.

Watch Duty Map: Track the Elk Fire on Watch Duty for active perimeter mapping, satellite hotspots, and immediate status changes.

ℹ️ Official Status & Daily Updates

Hinsdale County Colorado Facebook Page:Follow Hinsdale County Facebook for the fastest-published official daily updates, maps, and community meeting streams.

Gunnison County Emergency Management:Gunnison County Elk Fire Page for specific pre-evacuation boundary details and evacuation center information.

West Slope Fire Info:West Slope Fire Updates for regional fire news, crew counts, and official incident reports.

📞 Emergency Information & Hotlines

Life-Threatening Emergencies: Dial 911

Elk Fire / Hinsdale County Emergency Hotline:(970) 299-5357

Gunnison County Emergency Hotline:(970) 641-7660

🎒 Evacuation & Sheltering Centers

Primary Evacuation Center: Lake City Armory, 230 N. Bluff Street, Lake City.

Livestock / Large Animal Evacuation: Gunnison County Fairgrounds, 275 South Spruce St, Gunnison, CO 81230

(Call 970-641-7660 first; vet checks are required on arrival).