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Communities affected by Marshall Fire commemorate one-year anniversary

On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire swept through the City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County, destroying and damaging more than 1,000 homes and over 30 commercial structures
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Homes burn as wildfires rip through a development near Rock Creek Village Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, near Broomfield, Colo. Homes surrounding the Flatiron Crossing mall were being evacuated as wildfires raced through the grasslands as high winds raked the intermountain West. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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BOULDER COUNTY
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As the one-year anniversary of the devastating Marshall Fire approaches, affected residents in Superior, Louisville, and unincorporated Boulder County are organizing various events to mark the milestone, and local municipalities and nonprofits are partnering to ensure residents have access to important resources. 

On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire swept through the City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County, destroying and damaging more than 1,000 homes and over 30 commercial structures. While the healing and rebuilding process continues, anniversaries of traumatic events such as the Marshall Fire often trigger increased emotional distress for survivors.

A steering committee comprised of fire survivors and other residents and supported by the City, Town, Boulder County, and other organizations, are planning a number of events to commemorate the anniversary, including a pet memorial, an event to thank first responders, a solidarity breakfast, a weekend of healing, and more. For more information about these events, visit bouldercounty.gov/marshall-fire-commemoration.

As survivors hope that these events will provide spaces for the community to process their grief and focus on healing, they have asked that members of the media not attend these events and respect survivors’ privacy during this time.

The City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and Boulder County are also working with Mental Health Partners, Community Foundation Boulder County, Jewish Family Service, and other organizations to increase the community’s access to mental health resources ahead of the anniversary:

  • Mental Health Partners and Jewish Family Service will have tables in Louisville and Superior at various times through at least the end of November. Counselors will be on-hand to talk with people about any issues they are dealing with or mental health concerns they may have and provide resources for referrals. Through November 29, counselors will be available at:
    • Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd) every Tuesday (9:30-11:30 AM).
    • Louisville Recreation & Senior Center (900 Via Appia) every Tuesday (3-6 PM), Wednesday (8-11 AM & 3-6 PM) and Thursday (8-11 AM).
    • Louisville Public Library (951 Spruce St) every Thursday (2-5 PM) and during Storytime (find the schedule here).
  • The Art Therapy Program offered through Superior’s CAPS Committee and Chamber continues through the end of December. Visit superiorchamber.com for more details. This is available to all impacted individuals.
  • Mental Health Partners and Jewish Family Service are also providing crisis cards to businesses in Louisville and Superior and library service desks in Louisville, Broomfield, Boulder and Lafayette for distribution among the community. Crisis cards provide 24/7 phone, text, in-person and online access to mental health support.

Survivors can access counseling services and crisis support by calling 303.413.6282 or via email at [email protected]. Community resources can also be found at https://www.mhpcolorado.org/cowildfiresupport/.

Jewish Family Service and Community Foundation Boulder County continue to offer Boulder County Crisis Counseling to residents. The program offers 10 free individual or family counseling sessions and provides a pool of more than 200 licensed providers from which to choose. For additional details about the program, visit https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/bcc.

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