Level 2 Fire Ban Effective Immediately

Effective Immediately the North Metro Fire Rescue District and the Broomfield Police Department are moving to a Level 2 Fire Ban. The following activities are prohibited on public and private property during a Level 2 Fire Ban:

• No outdoor burning with an open flame
• No Charcoal or wood-fired BBQ grills
• No smoking outdoors near combustible materials
• No tossing cigarettes outside
• No outside activity that could cause sparks (i.e. welding, grinding, soldering, etc.)
• Residents who have an open burning permit are still restricted,
• Residents can still use propane grills and gas fire pits, but nothing more

With dry conditions and low humidity increasing the risk of fire, please practice extra precautions, and check out the following tips to prepare for an emergency.

• Develop, discuss and practice your family emergency action plan (don't forget to include your pets!)
• Pre-pack "go-kits" for your home and car to include important papers, prescriptions, phone numbers, pictures, etc.
• Sign up for emergency notifications or verify your registration is correct.
• Pre-fill out your personal information and medical details to help first responders via Smart911
• Follow official information sourcesnow to receive the most up-to-date and accurate information. In Broomfield these include: