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Crowley County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Crowley County Office of Emergency Management
Located at the Crowley County Fire Hall
611 E. 9th Street
Ordway, CO 81063

OEM Coordinator: John Reitan
Phone: (719) 267-5230
Email: john.reitan@crowleycounty.net

OEM LINKS

Code Red Information

Stay informed during emergencies and critical community alerts by signing up for the CodeRED notification system.

Examples of alerts include:

  • Evacuation notices

  • Boil water advisories

  • Missing child reports

  • Bio-terrorism alerts

To receive notifications from your local emergency response team, sign up today.

Sirens

Emergency Alert Sirens – Crowley County Towns
Purpose: These sirens alert residents to emergencies such as fires, natural disasters, and when it is safe again.


Fire Alert

What it means: There is a fire in or near a town.
Siren sound:

  • 16 seconds ON

  • 8 seconds OFF

  • Repeats for 1.5 minutes


Imminent Danger – Take Cover

What it means: A serious threat, like a tornado or other natural disaster, is approaching.
Siren sound:

  • Steady, continuous tone for 3 minutes
    Action: Take cover immediately in a safe location.


All Clear

What it means: The danger is over.
Siren sound:

  • 6 seconds ON

  • 6 seconds OFF

  • Repeats for 3 minutes


Note: If you have a hearing impairment or need assistance understanding alerts, please contact your local emergency management office to sign up for accessible alerts by text or email.

 

Accessibility Statement for Emergency Preparedness Documents

Crowley County is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all residents, including individuals with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our online documents and resources to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

If you encounter difficulty accessing any of these files, require them in an alternative format (such as large print, Braille, audio, or translated content), or need additional assistance, please contact:

John Reitan
Crowley County Emergency Services
Email: john.reitan@crowleycounty.net

We will respond as promptly as possible to ensure you receive the information in an accessible manner.