Red Flag Days

A Red Flag day means that the conditions are right for the start or rapid spread of wildfires, and that extra precautions should be taken to prevent them.

Avoid any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. This includes no open burning, avoiding mowing operations or dragging chains, or operating any equipment that produces sparks or has open flames. Learn more about Red Flag Days.

Power Outage Preparedness

On Red Flag days, residents should be prepared for possible power outages. Xcel Energy (your power provider in Louisville) may have planned or unplanned public safety power shutoffs on Red Flag Days. Learn more about power outage preparedness.

Defensible Space & Landscaping Practices

Creating Defensible Space entails modifying the natural and introduced vegetation around your home to reduce fire hazard. Maintain at least five feet of clearance between your home and vegetation. Look for low-flammability landscaping plants; refer to CSU Extension's Low Flammability Landscape Plants Guide.

Getting notified during an Emergency

In the event of a prolonged or widespread power outage that becomes an emergency, Boulder County may send out emergency alerts. Sign up for alerts at BOCOAlert.com.

The City may also send out relevant information to our community about non-emergent impacts during an outage. Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/StayConnected to sign up for email notifications.