Last Updated: 10/16/2025
Information and Assistance for Floods Impacting Southwest Colorado, La Plata & Archuleta Counties, CO
🚨 REQUIRED: Rapid Tag for Evacuation Area Re-Entry
A Rapid Tag is required to re-enter evacuated areas. The pickup location has been moved from the shelter to the following sites:
- Wednesday (10/15), 8 AM – 4 PM: Vallecito Marina – 14772 CR 501, Bayfield, CO 81122
- Thursday (10/16), 8 AM – 12 PM: Vallecito Community Center – 17252 CR 501, Bayfield, CO 81122
- Friday (10/17), 8 AM – 12 PM: Vallecito Community Center – 17252 CR 501, Bayfield, CO 81122
Need Assistance?
Request Cleanup Assistance (Free Service)
Call Crisis Cleanup to register for free debris removal, muck-out, and cleanup services provided by volunteer organizations (VOADs).
- PHONE: 970-283-7325
- Website: crisiscleanup.org/disasters
Evacuation Centers & Resource Hubs
Community Shelters (Active)
- Pine River Shares: 658 S East St, Bayfield, CO 81122
- Pagosa Springs Community Center: 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
In-Person Resource Connection
Connect with agencies to access resources and share unmet needs:
- Location: Weminuche Woodfire Grill
- Dates/Time: Thursday, 10/16 through Sunday, 10/19, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Financial & Food Assistance
La Plata County Department of Human Services
Apply for Food Assistance, Medical Assistance, and limited Financial Assistance. Call La Plata County Department of Human Services: 970-385-6150
- SNAP (Food Replacement): Individuals currently on SNAP must contact DHS within 10 days of the loss (due to flooding/evacuations) to request replacement benefits for lost food. Call 970-382-6150 x0 or visit 10 Burnett Court, Durango.
- TANF (Disaster Cash Assistance): Families directly impacted by flooding (Grimes and Vallecito Creeks) may be eligible for up to $2,000 in Disaster Cash Assistance.
- Eligibility includes: Household income of $75,000 (gross) or less, residing in the impacted area, having dependent children or being pregnant, and being legally present in the U.S.
- Apply In-person (10 Burnett Court, Durango), Phone (970-382-6150 x0), or via the Colorado PEAK website.
Local Food Resource Database
The Good Food Collective database provides comprehensive information on food assistance services in Southwest Colorado.
Dial 2-1-1: For general resource connection to food, clothing, hygiene items, sheltering, financial assistance, temporary housing and more.
Dial 211, text 898-211, or visit 211colorado.org.
Property Safety and Assessment
Property Damage Assessment (Tax Impact)
Property values are assessed as of January 1 each year. If your property is still damaged as of January 1, 2026, please contact the Assessor’s office to discuss its condition and value. Assessor’s Office: 970-382-6221
Post-Flood Re-Entry Safety Resources
- CDC: What to do after you re-enter your home
- Flood Safety | Flood Preparedness | American Red Cross
- Floods | Ready.gov
- Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolkit
- Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide
- EPA’s Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance
- https://www.cdc.gov/floods/about/index.htmlÂ
- Community Notification Enrollment – sign up here! The CodeRED Emergency Notification System is a public alert system used to notify residents about emergency situations in their area. The system can send location-specific alerts, meaning that only those in affected areas receive notifications, allowing for more precise and relevant information. This system also allows emergency managers to give notifications to specific neighborhoods and is a great way for the County to let folks know when evacuations have been lifted.
Colorado VOAD Status
Active Agencies:
American Red Cross (Sheltering/Feeding)
Crisis Cleanup (Cleanup Requests)
211 Colorado (Community Resource Connection)
Team Rubicon (Debris Cleanup)
Colorado Baptist Disaster Response (Debris Cleanup)
Samaritan’s Purse (Debris Cleanup)
- All other COVOAD agencies are instructed to remain on standby.
- There are no current requests for Cash Donations, In-Kind Goods, or General Volunteers at this time. Please use the Crisis Cleanup line for all cleanup requests.