Page 1 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
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COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 2 of 11 For Official Use Only
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COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 3 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 4 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 4 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 5 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 5 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 6 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 6 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 8 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 8 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 9 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 9 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 10 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
CURRENT WATCHES, WARNINGS, AND ADVISORIES
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Today's Severe Weather Outlook Today's Excessive Rainfall Outlook Today's Fire Weather Outlook
Today's Tornado Outlook Today's Large Hail Outlook Today's Severe Wind Outlook
Outlook for North Central & Northeast Colorado Outlook for South Central & Southeast Colorado
Outlook for Western Colorado Precipitation Forecast 024 Hours
Maximum Wind Gust Forecast 024 Hours Snowfall Forecast 024 Hours
Severe Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 48
Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for Days 23
DAY 2 DAY 3
Fire Weather Outlooks for Days 28
DAY 2 DAY 38
Additional Weather Pictures
Safety / Security Food/Water/Shelter Health and
Medical Energy Communications Transportation Hazardous
Page 10 of 11 For Official Use Only
Page 11 of 11
COLORADO DAILY STATUS REPORT NOVEMBER 25, 2020.
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
IMPACTED LIFELINES AND KEY COMPONENTS
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Level 1
The State Emergency Operations Center is at Level 1. CDPHE and the SEOC combined organizations to form a Unified Command in the effort to
support the states needs against the COVID19 pandemic. All functions are available for prioritizing and fulfilling requests. Supplies of certain high- demand personal protective equipment remain constrained.
Due to COVID19, physical staffing within the State EOC will be carefully managed. Partners physically present in the EOC will vary at any time, and
remote coordination tools will be used. At this time, there is no need for Emergency Response Coordinators to report to the EOC unless specifically
contacted and requested.
SEOC hours are 08001700 Monday through Friday, or 24/7 via the state emergency line at 3032798855. All schedules are subject to change based
upon incident needs. All State EOC functions remain available to support current and future incidents.
New and Improve WebEOC Link: https://colorado.webeocasp.com/
Meaning of key Lifeline colors: Green stabilization; Yellow solution ID and plan of action in progress; Red services disrupted
++ https://www.cotrip.org/home.htm
++ https://www.weather.gov/bou/CO_WeatherImpacts
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Map
Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center Fire Map
Colorado Community Lifelines Summary
Safety & Security Food, Water & Sheltering
GN
Law Enforcement: Normal Operations. Continuing to support
local Law Enforcement in case of civil unrest
Search and Rescue: Normal Operations.
Fire Services: Operations normal, however, SEOC are tracking
and supporting local fires as they are identified by the Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Government Services: Normal Operations
Community Safety: The state has released the following:
++ (Nov. 20, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado School of Public
Health released an updated modeling report that shows infections
and hospitalizations are continuing to increase across the state.
The model estimates that currently one out of every 49 residents
in the state is infected with SARSCoV2, by far the highest
prevalence since the virus arrived in Colorado.
Earlier this week, many counties in Colorado moved to stricter
levels on the state’s COVID19 dial
(https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/severalcounties- movetolevelredonstatedial), and more are moving up over
the weekend (https://covid19.colorado.gov/press- release/additionalcountiesaremovingtostricterlevelsonthe- dial),
“Concern remains that we could exceed ICU capacity if people
increase their contact with others during the next few weeks over
the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond,” said Jonathan Samet, MD,
MS, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “This is not the
year to celebrate with extended family or friends—stick close to
home and spend the holiday with those in your own household.”
The latest modeling provides projections based on COVID19
hospital census data through November 16, 2020. The models
are based on Colorado data and assumptions based on the
current state of the science.
Key findings from the report:
The effective reproductive number is approximately 1.4 (a drop
from 1.7 last week), and transmission control has increased from
61% to 65%.
Colorado has greatly exceeded the April hospitalization peak at
1,564 hospitalizations today for confirmed COVID19.
An estimated 1 out of 49 Coloradans are infectious, by far the
highest prevalence to date.
Over the next two weeks, the need for hospital beds for people
with COVID19 will likely rise well above 2,000 beds and ICU
need will exceed 600 beds; both figures are still below max
capacity.
There is great uncertainty about December as
nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), e.g., restrictions on
restaurants, continue to be implemented and the holidays unfold.
On the current trajectory, demand for hospital beds overall and
ICU beds in particular for COVID19 patients may stay within
surge capacity estimates, but contact with others will remain
risky for months to come. For longerterm projections, there are
uncertainties related to the various factors that drive the epidemic
in Colorado, and how immunity will develop and last as the
epidemic continues.
++ (Nov. 5, 2020): Today the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced several Colorado
counties are moving to stricter levels on the state’s COVID19
dial. See where each county is at using the following website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dial/covid19dial- dashboard
++ The State is urging Coloradans to do three important things
during the month of November:
• Interact with only those in your household This means all
Coloradans need to do their best to avoid any social interactions
with friends and family outside of their homes throughout the
month of November.
• Keep your distance Just because an individual is wearing a
mask doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk if they are interacting with
others in close proximity. Coloradans have to do a better job of
staying six or more feet away from others.
• Wear a Mask The numbers are clear. If an individual wears a
mask, they have a much lower risk of getting or transmitting the
virus.
++ State to launch CO Exposure Notification technology
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/statetolaunchco- exposurenotificationtechnology
+ Updated guidance https://drive.google.com/file/d/16g- 2exA5iRt4F5mIvy1WDuAkjRRwzWJw/view
GN
Food: Normal Operations.
Water: Normal Operations.
Shelter: Normal Operations.
Agriculture: cautionary concerns for the following sites:
++Cargill Meat (Morgan)
See CDPHE link: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/outbreakdata
Health & Medical Energy (Power & Fuel)
GN
Public Health: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is still at
a Level 1 status in response to COVID19; however, the lifeline is changing from
yellow to green (stabilization). The lifeline has not fully returned to its “pre- incident normal”, as the state continues to meet the needs of the public and
CDPHE is still performing critical services such as monitoring, testing,
resourcing and responding functions in response to COVID19.
++ As of today there are 206,439 cases, 12,836 hospitalized, 64 counties,
1,645,109 people tested, 2,860 deaths among cases, 2,466 deaths due to
COVID19
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today
released a new public health order with streamlined guidance and clarification on
the dial framework. The new public health order is similar to past orders, but
integrates Protect Our Neighbors, Safer at Home, and Stay at Home orders
together, and it makes a series of technical updates requested by stakeholders.
It goes into effect at midnight, Nov. 3.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_tYVWNTMJAuqt3kq9d2_6SNqrL7fLa7/view
Medical Care: Tier 2.5 care facilities are former medical facilities that have
resources that enable them to care for higher acuity patients than Tier 3 care
facilities. Tier 2.5 sites will be used for COVID19 positive patients from senior
longterm care facilities to provide isolation from the rest of the facility. Tier 3
care facilities will have resources and staff capable of caring for patients who are
recovering from COVID19 who no longer need a critical or acute level of care.
++ St. Anthony’s North 84th Avenue Facility
Location: Westminster (Adams County), Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 88
++ St. MaryCorwin Medical Center
Location: Pueblo, Tier 2.5 Facility, Bed Capacity: 120
++ Colorado Convention Center
Location: Denver County, Tier 3 Facility, Initial Bed Capacity: 250
Patient Movement: UCC dispatch center is in a "WARM status" to monitor the
current situation and will be activated based on situational needs.
Fatality Management: Is in a “WARM Status” to monitor the current situation and
will be activated based on situational needs.
Medical Supply Chain: Continuing to monitor and work within the supply chain
(Nationally), alternative means are available. The Counties are encouraged to
reach out to their stakeholders to purchase PPE and cleaning supplies in
preparation of the second round of infections and increased cases.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
++ (Nov. 17, 2020): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) released an updated public health order that provides necessary
updates to the COVID19 dial framework today. The order updates Level Red to
indicate counties where there is severe risk of COVID19 spreading rapidly, while
allowing some businesses to remain open at very limited capacity. A sixth level,
Level Purple: Extreme Risk, will be added to the dial, representing when hospital
capacity risks being breached and most businesses and indoor services must
be closed. The updated dial levels will go into effect on Friday, Nov. 20.
The new dial levels, effective Nov. 20, are:
Level Green Protect Our Neighbors: for counties that are able to locally contain
surges. Most businesses are open with generous capacity limits.
Level Blue Caution: for counties with low transmission levels that aren’t quite
ready for Protect Our Neighbors. Capacity limits are more permissive than
yellow.
Level Yellow Concern: the baseline level for counties with elevated
transmission levels but stable hospitalizations.
Level Orange High Risk: for counties where numbers are going up but not to
the point where everything needs to be shut down. The capacity limits are
moderate.
Level Red Severe Risk: for counties with high levels of transmission,
hospitalizations, and positivity rates. Most indoor activities are prohibited or
strictly limited, and outdoor activities are encouraged as an alternative. The
capacity limits are significant.
Level Purple Extreme Risk: for counties where hospital capacity is at extreme
risk of being overrun. At this level, all businesses must significantly curtail in
person functions and people must stay at home except for necessary activities.
Dial Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FY10osAGyh9O8VBIpXFu4v_EGHyEaP3p/view
Capacity Chart:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpq8MrsvtY0_jW07mWCLmVXtv4P_wFR2/view
++ Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
https://covid19.colorado.gov/pressrelease/freeandconvenienttestingsites- availableacrosscolorado
++ Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment for COVID19 website
is at: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19dialdashboard
++ Public Healthcare Orders: https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepareprotect- yourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
++ Public health & executive orders https://covid19.colorado.gov/prepare- protectyourself/preventthespread/publichealthexecutiveorders
GN
Power (Grid): Normal Operations. Colorado
Public Utilities Commission.
Temporary Power: Normal Operations.
Fuel: Normal Operations.
Natural Gas: Normal Operations.
Propane: Normal Operation
Communications Transportation Hazardous Materials
GN
Alerts, Warnings, and Messages:
Normal Operations.
911 Dispatch: Normal Operations.
Responder Communications: Normal
Operations.
Finance Services: Normal
Operations.
Public Information: Normal
Operations. The JIC is continuing to
support CDPHE during this COVID19
crises
Infrastructure: Normal Operations.
GN
Highway / Roadway: Normal
Operations Colorado Department of
Transportation.
Mass Transit: Normal Operations.
Railway: Normal Operations.
Aviation: Normal Operations.
Maritime: Normal Operations.
GN
Facilities: Normal Operations.
Hazmat, Pollutants, and Contaminants:
Normal Operations.
Additional Items
Daily avalanche risk (seasonal): https://avalanche.state.co.us/
Daily flooding forecast (from rain seasonal): http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com/
Colorado air quality: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
Colorado air quality Summary: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
Division of Fire Prevention and Control:
. Rocky Mountain preparedness level: 2
. National preparedness level: 1
. The DFPC MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) Wildland 27 and 28 are available from Centennial, and can be ordered through the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (3032798855). To help expedite an MMA request complete either the online Google form request.
Google MMA Form Request: Click Here for MMA Form Request
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