Boulder Community Health

12/22/2025

Congratulations to Jessica from Human Resources for taking first place in our 2025 Gingerbread House Contest with her creative Gingerbread Fisherman’s Town! With 166 votes, it was a close and spirited competition – the Gingerbread Helicopter followed closely behind with 160 votes.

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted. We loved seeing the creativity and holiday spirit across B*H, and we can’t wait to see what next year brings! 🎄

12/21/2025

Lighting up the season, B*H style ✨🚑 
 
B*H employees from across our organization came together to celebrate the holidays at the Boulder Parade of Lights, proudly rolling through with a decorated ambulance and plenty of festive spirit. 
 
We loved being part of this cherished community tradition and sharing some holiday cheer with our neighbors. Happy holidays from all of us at Boulder Community Health! 🎄

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

The Office of Disaster Management Call Center is open today, Dec. 19, to assist with answering general questions about the wind event. The Emergency Operations Center Call Center (EOC) is anticipated to be open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Call the EOC Call Center at 303-413-7730 for general information or to report downed powerlines, downed trees, or traffic signal issues that do not pose an immediate public safety risk. This will help keep our 911 lines open for life safety emergencies.

The call center will not be able to answer specific questions about utility operations or service restoration. For these questions, contact your utility provider.
For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov

12/19/2025

Due to high winds and unsafe driving conditions, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed the following roads:

– Highway 93 is closed from Golden to Eldorado Springs.
– Peak to Peak Highway (Hwy 72) is closed from Highway 7 to Nelson St.
– North Foothills Highway (Hwy 36) is closed north of Boulder to Lyons.
– Flagstaff Road is closed; local access only.

We continue to encourage people to avoid driving today due to the hazardous conditions.

Visit CoTrip.org for live updates. For more information, including maps, please visit: www.boulderodm.gov

12/19/2025

⚠️ Red Flag Warning & Potential Power Outage
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Friday, Dec. 19, and Xcel Energy has implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff as a wildfire prevention measure.

Boulder Community Health is closely monitoring the situation. Due to the wind event today, the following clinics are close to in-person visits today in anticipation of power outages and to support patient safety:

- Internal Medicine Associates of Boulder/Geriatrics of Boulder
- Anchor Point Primary Care
- Gunbarrel Family Medicine
- Boulder-area specific Speciality care clinics

If you rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment or oxygen, please plan ahead and review available resources.

👉 For the latest outage updates and charging locations, visit the Boulder Office of Disaster Management: https://boulderodm.gov/dangerous-weather-event-and-red-flag-warning-issued-for-friday-dec-19/
👉 B*H updates and FAQs are available on our website: bch.org/xcel

12/17/2025

Due to high winds, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed the following roads:

-Highway 93 is closed from Golden to Eldorado Springs.
-Highway 128 is closed from Indiana to Hwy 93.
-US 36/North Foothills Hwy. is closed north of Boulder to Lyons.

CDOT is also restricting high profile vehicles from driving on the Peak-to-Peak (Hwy 72).

We are hearing about traffic signal outages, road hazards (e.g. trees in roads), downed power lines, etc. Please keep this in mind if you need to travel today.

For the latest updates, visit BoulderODM.gov or sign up to receive text updates by texting BOCOinfo to 888777.

12/17/2025

Our top priority is ensuring the safety of our communities, customers, and crews as we prepare for tomorrow’s forecasted extreme weather, including conducting a targeted Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting at 10 am, December 17, potentially impacting about 50,000 customers in Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties. Weather conditions necessitating a PSPS are expected to start improving around 6 p.m. Wednesday, though high winds that may create wildfire risk and cause outages are expected to continue through Friday.

To find out whether your address is affected by the public safety power shutoff, visit https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map

We also stress that those who are not expected to be part of the PSPS may still experience outages due to the high winds associated with this dangerous weather event.

For more information on how to prepare, visit https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/wildfires

As always, our crews will work as quickly as they can to restore power in the event of a PSPS or other weather-related outages.

12/17/2025

The Colorado Department of Transportation is urging motorists to prepare for dangerous travel conditions as high winds are forecast to impact the Front Range, where peak gusts may reach 75 to 85 mph on Dec. 17.

High winds may also lead to power outages, which could result in traffic signal failures at intersections. If traffic lights are dark or flashing, motorists must treat the intersection like a four-way stop. Slow down, come to a complete stop, and proceed only when it is safe and your turn.

Tips for all motorists:
-Reduce speed and keep both hands firmly on the wheel
-Be alert for sudden gusts, especially when passing larger vehicles
-Give high-profile vehicles plenty of room on the roadway
-Do not overcorrect if you get blown off course by a short gust
-Watch for debris in travel lanes and changing road conditions
-Avoid unnecessary travel during peak wind periods, if possible, especially for semi-trucks, light-weighing and smaller vehicles
-Once you are at your destination, park away from trees and power lines

If you are traveling on bike or wheels on pathways, use caution. Some underpasses could be flooded due to sump pumps being un-powered, or debris could be in the path due to high winds.

For the latest updates, visit BoulderODM.gov or sign up to receive text updates by texting BOCOinfo to 888777.

12/17/2025

A Red Flag Warning is issued for Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Boulder County. Open burning is not allowed anywhere in Boulder County all day and similar conditions are expected to last for the next few days.

Red Flag Warnings mean warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

Avoid any outdoor activities that may cause a spark or flame (no campfires, charcoal grills, slash burns, outdoor welding, parking in high grass, etc.). Do not throw ci******es or matches outdoors. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road and become a wildfire.

It’s critical that everyone does their part to prevent wildfires. Simple actions can make a big difference in protecting Boulder County from devastating fire damage.

Due to Xcel Energy’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Boulder’s Office of Disaster Management’s Emergency Operation Center is activated and will provide updates to keep the community informed.

For the latest updates, visit BoulderODM.gov or sign up to receive text updates by texting BOCOinfo to 888777.

12/16/2025

The holidays are a time for celebration – and a moment to check in on your heart ❤️

From rich meals and extra salt to stress and less movement, holiday habits can put added strain on the heart. Boulder Heart cardiologists share why this season can be especially challenging for heart health and offer simple, realistic ways to enjoy traditions while protecting your heart, from mindful portions and movement to heart-healthy recipe swaps and new active traditions.

Let’s have a heart-to-heart this holiday season. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/44qwScs for expert tips to help you celebrate well and stay heart healthy.

12/16/2025

We’re resharing this important update from the Boulder Office of Disaster Management to help keep our community informed.

Xcel Energy has notified Boulder County of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning Wednesday, December 17 at noon due to increased fire danger. We encourage everyone to take a few simple steps now – charge essential devices, plan for medications and medical equipment and make sure you’re signed up for local emergency alerts.

Staying informed and prepared helps keep our patients, families and community safe. Please review the guidance below and continue to monitor updates from local officials.