NEWS RELEASE
BOULDER COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES
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The Navigating Disaster for Boulder County program has launched a new website: bouldercountynavigatingdisaster.gov. This program is dedicated to helping the people of Boulder County experience relief from disasters.
For those impacted by the Marshall fire and wind event, this webpage provides information on utilizing a Recovery Navigator to guide you through the process of recovery. This free service offers long- and short-term support to help residents navigate the recovery and rebuilding process.
Navigators are assigned to individuals and families and will work one-on-one to provide a broad array of support, including referrals to human service agencies and organizations, comprehensive recovery planning resources, financial resources for rebuilding, and mental health services. Navigators can also help fill out forms and connect residents with legal and insurance claims advisors, volunteers, and other experts.
“This new program is a valuable asset for Boulder County residents,” said Boulder County Assistant Disaster Recovery Manager Katie Arrington. “Unfortunately, in our beautiful county, we are highly prone to potentially catastrophic events such as wildfire, blizzards, and flash flooding. Recovering from a disaster can take a toll both mentally and physically. Those impacted by the Marshall fire know there is a lot of paperwork, procedures to follow, and deadlines to make, all while trying to manage the needs of their everyday life. We want to help relieve that burden as much as possible.”
The Navigating Disaster for Boulder County program is funded by Boulder County and the Community Foundation of Boulder County’s Boulder County Wildfire Fund. Boulder County is partnering with Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (LFSRM) on the administration of the program. Other partners include 211 Mile-High United Way Help Center, the United Methodist Committee on Relief and the City of Louisville who is donating the initial space for the Recovery Navigators.
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