Douglas County SAR

All volunteer #SearchandRescue #MountainRescue team, providing search, rescue, emergency response & outdoor safety ed. to citizens of Douglas County @DCSARPIO

[Douglas County SAR @DCSARColorado]

Flight for Life training. For back-country ALS support or remote deployments.

[DC Sheriff @dcsheriff]

Remember to register for DougCoAlert to receive real-time public safety notifications, emergency updates, and critical information when it matters most. You can personalize your alerts, including important weather notifications.

You can also add essential medical and household information to your profile, such as special needs or evacuation requirements, so first responders have the information they need during an emergency.

🖥️ Visit https://t.co/U9PQ7wk6xN
📱 Text “DougCoAlert” to 67283
🔗 Sign up online: https://t.co/sgqXKeh5K6

[DC Sheriff @dcsheriff]

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: watch as a Douglas County Search and Rescue drone drops critical supplies to lost hikers near Bear Mountain on Thursday evening.

Initial reports indicated the subjects were low on water and phone battery. While multiple teams were responding, the drone team located the subjects, established communication, confirmed they were uninjured, and returned with the care package supply drop.

The missing hikers did an excellent job staying in place, calling for help once they realized they were disoriented and providing their coordinates. The DCSAR team reached the hikers and guided them to safety.

From @DCSARColorado: “We're proud of the work our team put in and are extremely grateful for the support provided by the OEM Helitack crew & our deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. This operation was a great example of how strong partnerships, coordinated resources, traditional search and rescue techniques, and emerging technologies can all work together to achieve a positive outcome.” #HonorServiceValor

[Town of Castle Rock @crgov]

Celebrate Independence Day with live music, pie, family activities and a high-flying fireworks display as Castle Rock marks America’s 250th birthday in true hometown fashion.

The Town of Castle Rock’s Fourth of July celebration takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, as a signature part of America 250 – Colorado 150 festivities. Head to Festival Park for live entertainment, food trucks, face painting and other activities before capping off the evening by enjoying a celebratory fireworks show.

The celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by the Denver Dolls and plenty of family-friendly fun. Live entertainment continues throughout the evening with performances by The Castle Rock Band at 6:45 p.m. and Thunder Roads at 8 p.m. To help residents celebrate this year’s sesquisemiquincentennial, the Town will be giving away fun America 250 – Colorado 150 branded items, including light-up star wands, grocery bags, temporary tattoos, stickers and more throughout the evening.

The annual Pie Bake-Off will take place on Perry Street from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Amateur bakers, both youth and adult, are invited to sign up to showcase their skills and compete for bragging rights, while the first 100 visitors to the bake-off tent can enjoy a free slice of pie. Awards will be given for first, second and third places in both the adult and youth categories for fruit and nonfruit pies, and winners will be announced from the stage at 6:30 p.m.

Find additional event information, including Pie Bake-Off entry details, at https://t.co/5sTytfQS3F.

When the music wraps up, turn your eyes to the western sky. At approximately 9:30 p.m., a three-shot salute will signal the start of the Town's professional fireworks display. The 20-minute high-flying show will launch from Miller's Landing, which is off Plum Creek Parkway, just east of Philip S. Miller Park, to light up the night, weather and fire restrictions permitting.

The display will also be visible from up to 3 miles away; recommended locations include Downtown Castle Rock, Metzler Ranch Community Park, Philip S. Miller Park, Rock Park and parts of the Red Hawk neighborhood. Those viewing from neighborhoods or business parking lots are reminded to respect private property and follow posted parking restrictions. Parking along major roadways is not permitted.

Find additional fireworks information, including information on safe use of personal fireworks at https://t.co/EvABuGDEqF.

In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks show will be postponed to Sunday, July 5. Please check the Town’s Facebook event for updates. If Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect, the display will be canceled.

[DCSAR PIO @DCSARPIO]

Late night search, strong team response, invaluable help from @dcsheriff and @COParksWildlife, good outcome.

[Douglas County SAR @DCSARColorado]

Might feel like spring/summer but the team is doing winter training.

[Douglas County SAR @DCSARColorado]

Might feel like spring/summer but the team is doing winter training.

[Xcel Energy Colorado @XcelEnergyCO]

We are closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather, including strong wind, in Colorado forecast to start Thursday, Mar. 12 in Jefferson, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld counties. Wildfire risk is expected to increase, and strong winds heighten risk of damage to our power lines and may result in outages.

We encourage you to prepare for potential outages now, especially if you use medical equipment that requires electricity.

To learn more about the evolving situation, visit https://t.co/dXOYRAiHcJ

[CO - Emergency Mgmt @COEmergency]

Monitor Xcel and all rural electric authority updates over the next couple days on social media, their websites and customer emails regarding weather impacts and potential public safety power shut offs

[CAIC:Statewide Info @COAvalancheInfo]

#CAICCMountains MOD(2of5) The most dangerous slopes face northwest through north to east at upper elevations. Avoid traveling on or under steep slopes facing these direction to keep things simple and safe. https://t.co/E7yJWqyZwj

[DC Sheriff @dcsheriff]

Douglas County Launches Hi-Lo Sirens for Emergency Evacuations

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management are proud to announce that Douglas County is deploying Hi-Lo sirens as a dedicated evacuation notification tool during wildfires, natural disasters, and other major emergencies.

This life-safety enhancement strengthens the County’s layered emergency alert system and provides critical redundancy when traditional communication methods may fail.

The Hi-Lo sirens are a dedicated evacuation tool for wildfires, natural disasters, and other major emergencies.

The Hi-Lo system, installed in patrol vehicles, emits a distinct alternating high-low tone followed by a recorded message: “A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS AREA. PLEASE EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.”

This system will only be used when incident commanders have issued an Evacuation Order during extreme emergencies and adds a critical layer of redundancy when traditional alerts, such as cell phone notifications, may fail due to power outages, damaged cell towers, or heavy smoke.

Douglas County is also adopting standardized emergency terminology as part of a broader Front Range regional effort to improve clarity and consistency:
•Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
•Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
•Shelter in Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or until contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.

Hi-Lo sirens do not replace existing tools like Door Knocks, DougCoAlert or IPAWS alerts — they strengthen them. Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications at https://t.co/SEg4TdXtBP to ensure they receive critical updates.

When you hear the Hi-Lo, it’s time to go. Evacuate immediately.

[South Metro Fire Rescue @SouthMetroPIO]

When you hear the Hi-Lo, it’s time to go. Evacuate immediately.

In partnership with Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, South Metro Fire Rescue is proud to announce that Douglas County is deploying Hi-Lo sirens as a dedicated evacuation notification tool during wildfires, natural disasters, and other major emergencies.

Residents that live in Arapahoe County or Jefferson County please continue to follow your county’s evacuation communication protocols.

This life-safety enhancement strengthens the County’s layered emergency alert system and provides critical redundancy when traditional communication methods may fail.

The Hi-Lo sirens are a dedicated evacuation tool for wildfires, natural disasters, and other major emergencies. 

The Hi-Lo system, installed in patrol vehicles, emits a distinct alternating high-low tone followed by a recorded message: “A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS AREA. PLEASE EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.” 

This system will only be used when incident commanders have issued an Evacuation Order during extreme emergencies and adds a critical layer of redundancy when traditional alerts, such as cell phone notifications, may fail due to power outages, damaged cell towers, or heavy smoke.

Douglas County is also adopting standardized emergency terminology as part of a broader Front Range regional effort to improve clarity and consistency:

•Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

•Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

•Shelter in Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self-sustain until further notice and/or until contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.

Hi-Lo sirens do not replace existing tools like Door Knocks, DougCoAlert or IPAWS alerts — they strengthen them. Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications at https://t.co/KXAK6Xy3Xz to ensure they receive critical updates.

[9NEWS Weather @9NEWSWeather]

Here's how much snow Denver could see this week: https://t.co/Rs7jAYK735

[9NEWS Weather @9NEWSWeather]

Weather Impact Alert: Blizzards and high winds challenge Colorado travel Tuesday: https://t.co/JTXv6rajFY

[DC Sheriff @dcsheriff]

High winds and critical fire weather conditions are creating an increased risk for rapid fire spread. Please stay alert.

Our Emergency Operations Center is activated and closely monitoring conditions, coordinating with first responders, and prepared to respond quickly to protect our community.

Sign up for DougCo Alert at https://t.co/SEg4TdY1rn to stay informed!

[Douglas County SAR @DCSARColorado]

https://t.co/tsQUpGmMqW

Good conversation at @KOAColorado

#searchandrescue
#volunteers

[DC Sheriff @dcsheriff]

🚨 Particularly Dangerous Situation - Fire Weather Alert – High Winds Today 🚨

Major winds today are creating extreme fire weather conditions, some of the worst possible for fire spread. Douglas County is currently under a Stage 1 Fire Ban.

Please help keep our community safe:

•No open flames
•Properly dispose of smoking materials
•Report any smoke or flames immediately

Douglas County is prepared and has resources staged should a fire start, including:

•Helicopter and Helitack Team
•Multiple Public Works bulldozers
•Water tenders
•Hand crews
•Brush trucks
•Graders

Residents are encouraged to be prepared for possible evacuations:

•Have a go-bag ready
•Keep phones charged
•Secure or remove any items around your property that could ignite or spread fire

Please pay attention to our social media for any evacuation alerts and follow the National Weather Service for updates.

Your awareness and preparedness make a difference. Stay safe and stay vigilant.

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

Here are our Key Messages for Friday (12/19).

[USS Arizona @USSArizona]

Sadly, this is the first year at the commemoration ceremony at Pearl Harbor that no Pearl Harbor survivor has attended. We have lost so many over the past few years and as few as 12 remain living today. From one generation to the next. Remember Pearl Harbor. Remember those lost. Remember those who survived. #PearlHarbor84

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Another winter storm is heading our way and a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for RMNP now through Sunday night.

Take time to check the weather before traveling to RMNP and be prepared for cold weather and winter driving conditions this weekend.