Please practice electrical safety prevention measures this holiday season. Here are a few prevention tips regarding holiday decorations, CO and smoke alarms, from ESFI.org
When traveling in winter weather, make sure you have a winter emergency car kit with you. See attached on how to build one. Call 511 for updated road conditions, or go to www. cotrip.org Visit https://bit.ly/346NJjc for the new Traction and Chain Laws...
When: Thursday, Sept 26th at 2pm (local time)Purpose: to evaluate the alerting capability of the Wireless Emergency Alerts capabilities. Message Distribution: This test will use FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). Wireless...
👨👩👦 Preparing for emergencies is a family affair. Talk about your communication plan & how you can reconnect if you’re separated.🧰 Tailor the emergency plan to your loved one's needs. Consider toys to comfort kids, dietary needs when packing food...
If the power goes out, here are a few things to keep in mind:🔌 Unplug appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges❄ Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed so food lasts longer🔹 If the temp in your fridge is 40 degrees or...
Being prepared for an emergency isn't just about staying safe during a disaster. It's about how to stay comfortable, clean, fed, and healthy afterwards. That’s why it’s important for families to work together to build an emergency kit before an emergency...
With the large snowpack in the Gunnison River Basin this winter, low-lying areas could be at risk of flooding during the run-off this spring. Sandbags can be purchased from several sources, including local hardware stores and lumberyards. Local...
2019 FLOOD SEASON PREPAREDNESS - FLOOD INSURANCEDid you know there is a 30-day waiting period for new flood insurance policies to take effect? Floodplain residents should consider buying flood insurance if you think your home is vulnerable. Visit the...
For your safety and to help out first responders, please clear snow away from fire hydrants, electrical meter pedestals & gas meters on or near your property. Also remember to clear snow away from dryer vents that take fumes outside of your home. Please...
Thousands of avalanches occur each winter in the mountains of Colorado. With the enormous popularity of winter sports in Colorado, this poses a risk to skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, and people traveling in the backcountry. On average 6 people die...
Wind Chill is Potentially Life-threatening and Often Overlooked!WIND CHILL INDEX: The combination of wind and low temperature in winter can be deadly. The Wind Chill Index helps you determine when dangerous conditions develop that could lead to...
High WindsThe two main causes of high winds in Colorado during the cold season are the air pressure difference between strong low pressure and cold high pressure systems, and chinook winds developing across the Front Range and other eastern mountain...
WHAT DOES THAT WARNING MEAN?When a warning is issued during the winter season, will you know what it means, and will you know how to respond? During this Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Week, please become familiar with our list of potentially...
Did you know that a 9 volt battery can start a fire in your home? Click on the link provided for some safety tips when recycling batteries.
Halloween is near, the fog is rolling in, the chill is starting to bite and there are groans coming from the woods. In addition to your healthy supply of wooden stakes, silver bullets and garlic, it would be wise to put aside a few other items and create...
Electronic Recycling collection day will be Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9am to Noon at the north end of the Gunnison County Recycle Center, 195 Basin Park Drive, Gunnison, CO.
Gunnison County Landfill Saturday hours will be changing effective 12/1/25. The last Saturday the landfill will be open for the Fall will be 11/29/25. During the winter, regular hours of operation will be Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm, CLOSED...
Gunnison County Emergency Management is conducting a drill of the Code Red Emergency Notification System on 9/28/18. If you have not yet registered your cell phone number and email address, please go the Gunnison County website at...
Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be.We need to be able to watch out for each other: When someone...
If you live in Colorado you are aware of the above average precipitation we have had and the saturated conditions of our ground in much of the state. Rivers are running high as is typical for this time of year, and the added moisture is making flooding...
Preventing Mosquito Bites & West Nile InfectionWest Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquito bites to humans and can cause anything from mild flu-like illness to serious illness including meningitis or paralysis. Avoiding getting bitten by mosquitoes will...
Please visit the Gunnison County Public Health webpage for the most update information on how to know if you have Measles immunity, where to find this documentation, or how to be tested for Measles immunity.
CR 734, Slate River Road will be under a 15-ton weight restriction from the intersection of CR 734 and CR 317 (Gothic Road) to the end of winter maintenance at the CR 734 trailhead. The weight restriction will be lifted when conditions allow.
County Road 38, Gold Basin Road will be under a 10-ton weight restriction from just beyond the end of the asphalt beginning at the parking area known as "Bambi Parking Area" south to the Saguache County line, until conditions allow or May 15, 2026.
Kebler Pass will be CLOSED for the winter season effective 12/1/25.
Jack's Cabin Cutoff will be CLOSED, Sunday, 11/30/25 at 4:00 p.m. for the winter season. If you have any questions please contact Gunnison County Public Works Department at 970-641-0044.
Cottonwood Pass CLOSED Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Pearl Pass Bridge Project has been completed and is now open for travel.