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Alexander Mountain Fire Evacuee Re-Entry Credentialing

PURPOSE:  Re-Entry Credentials will be required for post-fire access to the areas impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. Once fire and law enforcement officials deem the area safe, property owners can present these credentials to gain access to the impacted area. 

A credential will be required to access the area. Credentialing is essential to ensure that only residents and property owners are accessing their properties while still keeping these areas closed to the general public and media, reducing opportunities for looting. This also helps us to quickly allow people into the community without causing a long queue at roadblocks and impacting roads being utilized by fire personnel. We do this in advance of the area being opened so that once response personnel deems the area safe to enter, property owners and residents are ready to be admitted into the area with as little delay as possible while still keeping the area private and secure. 

This is not an indication that there are imminent plans to lift the evacuation order and this credential will not get you through roadblocks and into evacuated areas until a later date, still to be determined. 

Credentialing locations will be opened for residents and property owners from the Storm Mountain and Cedar Park communities beginning Monday, August 5th. Specifically, property owners and residents for the following locations: 

If you do not live in one of the above-mentioned areas, please do not come to a credentialing location. If you are currently evacuated but do not live in the above-listed area we do not anticipate the need at this time for re-entry credentialing when your evacuation is lifted.

CREDENTIALING LOCATIONS

Where:  

• Larimer County Loveland Campus, 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland CO 80537
• Estes Park Event Center, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517 

When:

• Monday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
• Tuesday, August 6, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

If you have questions regarding credentialing or need assistance with credentialing outside of the hours listed please reach out to the Call Center at (970) 980-2800 for more information. 

Any of the following documentation will suffice to receive credentials:

• Government-issued photo ID with the address of the affected property
• Copy of a utility bill with your name for the affected property
• Larimer County Assessor record of property ownership inside the affected area
• Rental agreement/lease with your name and address inside the affected area
• If you do not have the above documentation, bring what you can to prove where you live. We will work with you to meet the requirements for credentials.

Only one credential will be issued for each home/property.

If you own or live at a home/property in these areas, but do not live nearby and would like someone local to access your property:  email EOCCallCenter@co.larimer.co.us with your name, contact information, the address that needs to be checked, and name/contact information of the person you authorize to access your property and we will do what we can to accommodate your request. 

What to do if you are unable to come get a credential on August 5th or 6th:

The following locations will be able to assist those still needing credentialing after August 6, starting August 7 during normal business hours. Credentials will not be available at the sites listed below on August 5th or 6th. 

Fort Collins: Larimer County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Loveland: Larimer County - Vehicle Licensing Loveland Office at 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland, CO 80537

Estes Park: Larimer County - Vehicle Licensing Estes Park Office at 1601 Brodie Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517

Make sure to sign up for the LCEVAC keyword alerts for updates on when fire and law enforcement will initiate the credentialing process and have deemed the area is safe to enter. 

Text the word LCEVAC to 888777 to receive text message alerts about evacuations, road closures, and other important updates. 

Details for Re-Entry

The date and time for re-entry has not yet been determined. You will receive an email with further information regarding re-entry. RV’s and livestock will not be allowed into the fire-impacted area during re-entry.