Black Forest Burn Area

RBD Contact – Contact the Black Forest Recovery Specialist assigned to the burn area.

Structure status - placard left on door.

Utilities – Re-energize your structures.

• Electric Meter Release
• Gas Meter Release

Cleansing process

• Wildfire aftermath – health information.
• Debris removal - permit information for debris and foundation removal.
• Health Department guidelines – rules for debris and foundation removal.
• Vegetation – information on best practices for plant regrowth.

Reconstruction

• Living Units – temporary living accommodation.
• Plan Submittal – process for obtaining permits.

Building permits – dwellings and outbuildings.

• Guidelines for Permits – types, required, cost and possible sequence.
• Single Family Dwellings – options for rebuilding your home.
• Accessory Use Buildings – garages, sheds, etc.
• Sustainability (optional) – alternate/ renewable energy resources.
• Permit activity – permit activity in the Black Forest Burn Area.

El Paso County Development Services – land use code requirements.

• Fire Code Please contact Black Forest Fire Department (719) 495-4300 or Falcon Fire (719) 495-4050.
• Utility connections – (link coming soon) fee schedules/ requirements.
• Septic System Requirements and Evaluation

Contractors

• Caution
• License search – search for licensed contractors.
• Storm Chasers – a word of caution.
• Better Business Bureau – businesses, insurance precautions, and more.

Flooding

• Flood Cleanup and Public Health Information
• Flood prevention/insurance