Declares Emergency and Funds Pueblo County Response
Colorado executive order · EO D 2025 013
Why it matters
State agencies can now send staff and equipment to Pueblo County. The $300,000 will pay for handling remains and cleanup after the funeral home incident.
What it does
- Activates the State Emergency Operations Plan so state agencies can help respond
- Moves $300,000 from a state reserve fund into the Disaster Emergency Fund
- Lets the Office of Emergency Management give that money to local agencies and nonprofits
- Asks other counties to help Pueblo County's Coroner's Office with its work
- Calls on the Pueblo County Coroner to resign immediately
Signed
Signed (2025-08-22) by Governor Jared Polis as Executive Order D 2025 013
About this order
In effect for 30 days, this order lets state agencies help respond to the Pueblo County incident. It moves $300,000 from a state reserve fund to pay for the response.
Declaring a Disaster Emergency Due to the Hazardous Materials Incident in Pueblo County
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Local emergency officials would likely say the state needs to step in quickly. Public health groups would likely say improperly cared-for remains are a health risk.
💬 The case against
Some county officials would likely say the state is taking over a local matter. Others may question the Coroner's resignation demand before any findings are made.
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