Funds Crosho Fire Emergency Response Efforts
Colorado executive order · EO D 2025 018
Why it matters
Local governments and nonprofits involved in fire response can receive state money for recovery costs. The order's emergency powers last 30 days unless the governor extends them.
What it does
- Declares a disaster emergency for the Crosho Fire in Rio Blanco and Routt Counties
- Lets unarmed Colorado National Guard members help with fire suppression
- Moves $3.857 million from the state emergency reserve into the Disaster Emergency Fund
- Lets the Office of Emergency Management give that money to government agencies and nonprofits
- Keeps the funds available for 72 months; order itself expires after 30 days unless extended
Signed
Signed (2025-09-08) by Governor Jared Polis as Executive Order D 2025 018
About this order
Declares a disaster emergency and moves $3.857 million into the state Disaster Emergency Fund for Crosho Fire response. The order expires after 30 days unless extended, but the funds stay available for 72 months.
Declaring a Disaster Emergency Due to the Crosho Fire in Rio Blanco and Routt Counties and Authorizing Employment of the Colorado National Guard
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Fire response groups would likely say the order gives quick access to state money and help. Local governments would likely say it fills gaps the counties could not cover alone.
💬 The case against
Some budget watchdogs would likely say the money was moved without a legislative vote. Others may question using National Guard members for firefighting support.
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