We know that many of our students, faculty and staff have been affected by recent fires, includingthe Marshall Fire and NCAR Fire, and our university will do everything we can to provide support. We will add resources and updates to this page as they become available.
For ֱ Boulder community members impacted by the fires
Boulder County residents affected should monitor the for updates and resources.
The NCAR Fire public information call center's hours are available at . The phone number is303-413-7730.
The first priority in any emergency situation is safety. Beyond physical safety, unexpected natural disasters such as the one we are experiencing in and around the Boulder region can be devastating to our wellbeing. These events may additionally cause significant disruption to our lives or lives of those we care about.
For community members who want to help
For those who want to donate to people in need during this time, you can directly support ֱ Boulder community members viaBuffs Together. There are more giving opportunities,includingFeed the Stampedewhich supports our local pantry, and additional volunteer opportunities available via theVolunteer Resource Center.
Disaster recovery
Boulder County has launched a .
Financial assistance
ֱ Boulder students who continue to need emergency support should reach out todeanofstudents@colorado.edu. Staff and faculty impacted may apply for emergency funds via theStaff & Faculty Emergency Fund.
For housing and food assistance
If community members want to rent hotel rooms for short term housing needs, some hotels offer ֱ faculty and staff a ֱ rate if they use their ֱ Boulder Buff OneCard through the . Payment must be on a personal credit card (not a P-Card or Travel Card). The Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau is highlighting and hotels that are offering a (conditions may apply).
Work and academic accommodations
Community members in need of WiFi hot spots or laptops should reach out to the Student Emergency Fund and Staff & Faculty Emergency Fund.
Employees and graduate students with teaching appointments in need of work or leave accommodations should contact their supervisors directly.
Students displaced by the fire should contact their instructors and if they need further assistance, should contact Student Support and Case Management.
Teaching assistants should contact the instructor of record for their class.
Graduate part time instructors should contact their chair, director or associate dean.
The Office of Information Technology’s page has resources and best practices for transitioning to hybrid work.
For counseling and advocacy
It is perfectly normal to experience a heightened sense of worry and alertness.If you are finding that your worries are detrimental to your basic functioning or if you are needing to process the traumatic event, it may be time to reach out to a close friend, trusted community leader or professional counselor.
We understand that for many of you, there will be a long recovery from this traumatic event, and our university and campus community will support you in every way that we can.
Leave
Individuals impacted by firesshould review the.
Many employees are asking how to donate leave to the Leave Sharing Program or directly to a colleague. The leave sharing fund is currently healthy and no additional donations are needed at this time. Direct donationto an individualis not an available option.
For community members who want to help
For those who want to donate to people in need during this time, you can directly support ֱ Boulder community members via Buffs Together. There are more giving and volunteering opportunities available via the Volunteer Resource Center.
FSAP has created a list of 9 tips for helping those lost their homes in the Marshall Fire.
The Boulder County District Attorney has warned people to be wary of scams, including fundraisers or “Go Fund Me” pages which could be posing as the people or organizations they are supposed to help.
Transportation
For those in need of transportation, ֱ Boulder can help. If you need a bike on campus, please emailbicycle@colorado.edu. For other bike options around town, visitThere is also free access for ֱ students to.
ֱ Carshare is also offering to those impacted by the fires.