Moves Emergency Money to Wildfire Response
Colorado executive order · EO D 2025 012
Why it matters
Local fire crews can get state money faster for early fire attacks, which the order says can keep fires from growing. The wildfire fund was nearly empty, so this money helps pay for those early responses.
What it does
- Moves $2.5 million from the state's emergency reserve into the wildfire response fund
- Lets the Colorado National Guard help fight fires when the Department of Public Safety asks
- Directs state agencies to pursue all available federal money for fire response and recovery
- Declares a disaster emergency that lasts 30 days unless extended by another order
Signed
Signed (2025-08-14) by Governor Jared Polis as Executive Order D 2025 012
About this order
Orders $2.5 million moved from the state's emergency reserve to the wildfire fund, and lets the National Guard help fight fires for 30 days.
Declaring a Disaster Emergency to Support Early Wildfire Response and Reduce Fire Risk
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Fire response groups would likely say early attacks save money and homes. Quick funding lets crews act before small fires grow.
💬 The case against
Some budget watchdogs would likely say emergency reserve money should be saved for other disasters. They may also argue 30 days of emergency powers is a long time to keep.
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