COVID-19 Updates
Larimer County is following the state Health Order – Larimer County is aligned with statewide Colorado public health orders and recommendations. There are currently no local public health orders related to COVID-19. Businesses may implement their own policies so long as they are meeting the minimum requirements set forth by the state of Colorado. Please be kind to others and respectful as everyone adapts to these new requirements and recommendations.
Mask-Wearing:
The amended Executive Order states that fully vaccinated people can go without masks in public indoor spaces unless the setting requires otherwise.
Unvaccinated people over age 11 are encouraged to continue wearing masks in all public indoor spaces where members of different households are present.
Masks are still required in certain settings, including in schools for unvaccinated students, teachers, and staff, as well as other settings which are laid out in the Executive Order.
Testing is available:
- Mondays and Wednesdays at The Ranch in Loveland from 9 am-12 noon. Closed on: Monday, 5/31 Memorial Day.
- Thursdays at Northside Aztlan Community Center in Fort Collins from 9 am – 12 noon.
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration & Clinics:
Studies show that the spread of COVID-19 slows dramatically once 65% of eligible residents are vaccinated, getting us closer to lifting COVID-19 related guidelines and back to enjoying everyday activities.
Do your part on our drive to 65 and get vaccinated today at any of the dozens of locations available throughout Northern Colorado.
Tuesday, June 8th | Pfizer | 5-7:30pm | Conrad Ball Middle School, 2660 N Monroe Ave, Loveland |
Wednesday, June 9th | Pfizer | 4:30-7:30pm | Lincoln Middle School, 1600 Lancer Dr, Fort Collins |
Thursday, June 10th | Moderna | 1-6pm | Larimer County Health, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr, Fort Collins |
Saturday, June 12th | J&J | 9-11am | Realities for Children, 308 East County Road 30, Fort Collins |
Saturday, June 12th | J&J | 12:30-2pm | Las Delicias, 1311 N College Ave, Fort Collins |
Saturday, June 12th | Moderna | 9am-4:30pm | Larimer County Health, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr, Fort Collins |
State Community Vaccine Clinic at The Ranch
- Parents can now register their children ages 12-15 for the Pfizer vaccine at the community vaccination site at The Ranch:
Monday-Saturday, 10 am – 5:30pm At 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland
- Week of 6/7: J&J and Pfizer (priority for those who are age 12-17) available through.
Opportunity to Request COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at your Organization
If your organization (or business) has not yet had the opportunity to have a mobile vaccine clinic (LCDHE/Health District/other) and you feel like it would be a good fit to offer a clinic to your clientele/event/families/etc, please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/211374714104042
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COVID-19 Recovery Resources
Community Support Resources
We know times are tough, and you may need a little bit of extra help. . .
In Larimer County, there are many agencies working hard to provide food and financial assistance and emotional support. We have put together some links to help make your search for assistance a little bit easier.
- Link to Individual & Family Assistance resource page.
- Link to Emotional Support & Mental Health resource page.
- FEMA Funeral Support : Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Rent & Mortgage Assistance
Neighbor to Neighbor Rent Assistance:
- Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many people in our community are facing uncertainty with paying rent. Neighbor to Neighbor is here to help.
Education Resources & Assistance
- Additional support available for Front Range Community College summer semester students who have been impacted by COVID-19. Up to $1,500 per student: FRCC COVID-19 Education Impact Grant for Summer 2021.
Applications must be received by June 11, 2021, at 4:00 pm.
Business & Workforce Support
Colorado Jumpstart – Return to Work Incentive
Colorado Jumpstart is a program being offered to unemployment benefits recipients who return to work between may 16th 2021 – June 26th, 2021.
Eligible claimants who return to work between May 16 and May 29, 2021 can receive a Colorado Jumpstart Bonus of $1,600. Eligible claimants who return to work between May 30 and June 26, 2021 can receive a Colorado Jumpstart Bonus of $1,200. The Colorado Jumpstart Bonus is taxable and will be taxed at the percentage a claimant has previously selected.
For more information for the Colorado Jumpstart Bonus please visit: https://cdle.colorado.gov/colorado-jumpstart
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.
Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (Fondo de revitalización de restaurantes), part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. This fund will offer grants to hard-hit restaurants and bars based on lost revenue. Five billion dollars of that total will be set aside expressly for businesses with 2019 gross receipts of less than $500,000.
Climber Business Fund – Colorado announced a $250M small business loan fund. Loans of up to $500,000 are available, with special consideration for businesses in rural, distressed, and underserved areas. See complete details.
Estes Park Recovery Resources:
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Estes Valley Resiliency Collaborative
- The EVRC distributes available resources to residents and businesses to build a more economic resilient Estes Valley community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Visit Estes Park COVID-19 Recovery Resources
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2020 Wildfires Recovery Resources
Get Assistance:
Larimer County – Long-Term Recovery Group: Formed and working with Larimer County officials to rebuild, recover, and repair utilizing skilled case managers, identifies and assists fire survivors who do not have adequate personal resources for basic needs and recovery.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Arapahoe & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland
Cameron Peak Fire Area Recovery Community Meetings:
- Rustic / Poudre City Community Meeting – Tuesday, June 8th
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- Email Shayle Sabo at sabosn@co.larimer.co.us to request link to the meeting.
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- If interested in getting a meeting scheduled with county personnel, volunteer organizations, watershed coalitions or state/federal partners, please reach out to Shayle Sabo at: sabosn@co.larimer.co.us
- Recordings of past meetings can be found at: www.larimer.org/wildfire-resources
Upcoming Webinars:
May Virtual Workshops for 2020 Wildfire Survivors
United Policyholders has scheduled several presentations in May for people affected by 2020 wildfires in Colorado.
- Survivor to Survivor Forum:
- Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, 7 p.m. MT
- Roadmap to Recovery Q&A:
- Wednesday, June 23th, 2021, 5:30 p.m. MT
Please register for all events: www.uphelp.org/events
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Click the image below for a webinar on Cameron Peak Burn-Scar Flooding. This webinar provides and overview of what potential impacts are anticipated and what community members in and around the burn area can do to be prepared
Be Flood Ready – Text FLOOD2021 to 888-777 for post-fire flood preparedness messages and up to date information.
Other Weekly Recovery Activities:
Debris Management: Operations continue in the Cameron Peak Fire area. The county contractor, Ceres, finished on Manhattan Rd (CR 69) and has since moved to CR 103 near Chambers Lake. The next area will be the upper Buckhorn and Pingree Park Road (CR 63E).
If you have yet to sign the Right of Entry form allowing us to remove hazard trees along roadways and stream systems on private property, please do so as soon as possible by following the link below. The debris contractor will only be making one pass along roads so please do not delay in getting forms signed.
Right-of-Entry Form
tinyurl.com/ROEformforCPF
Suppression Repairs – Fireline repair work continues on dozer and handlines on the north end of the fire. People in the Poudre Canyon and Red Feather Lakes areas will be contacted this week.
CDOT To begin work on Highway 14 – CDOT will be widening the shoulders along Hwy 14 through Poudre Canyon at six locations. Work will begin west of Ted’s Place and move toward Kinikinik. Construction is expected to continue through Fall 2021. For more information on this project, click here.
THANK YOU TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE GOTTEN INVOLVED, ATTENDED TRAININGS AND WHO HAVE COMPLETED COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO HELP IN THE FIRE AREA. EVERY ACTION POSITIVELY IMPACTS POST-FIRE RESTORATION IN THE AREA.