As thousands of Boulder County residents recover from the devastation of the late December Marshall Fire, the Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center in Lafayette continues to serve those displaced or otherwise impacted by the fire, and residents are urged to come to the center to register for and receive the help they need. The Disaster Assistance Center will continue to be open seven days a week with operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Saturday, January 15.
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The Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center (DAC), located at the Boulder County Southeast County Hub at 1755 South Public Road in Lafayette, includes specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Small Business Administration, Boulder County Housing and Human Services, Public Health, and Community Services, Mental Health Partners, many other area government and nonprofit organizations, and insurers.
At the DAC, anyone displaced or otherwise impacted by the Marshall Fire can receive financial assistance, help with debris cleanup and housing, property loss and claims filing, food supports, and much more. The Boulder County DAC also offers child-care for any family needing it while receiving help at the center.
“The Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center has helped over 75 percent of our neighbors who were displaced or otherwise impacted by the Marshall Fire and that day’s weather event,” said Boulder County Disaster Recovery Manager Garry Sanfacon. “Over 40 organizations have served thousands of households with a wide range of needed services.”
Those impacted by the Marshall Fire are encouraged to visit www.boco.org/MarshallFire to learn about the recovery process and find out about available resources for which they may qualify. The Boulder County Center Call Center also has information on the Disaster Assistance Center at 303-413-7730. Some transportation assistance is available for those needing it to get to the Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center. Call Via Mobility at 303-447-9636 for information.