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The Alexander Mountain post-fire BAER team has completed their burned area assessment report for the Roosevelt National Forest (attached below). The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment represents one part of the greater collaborative post-wildfire recovery efforts that occur with a coalition of local, state and federal agencies, scientists and natural resource managers after some fires. BAER teams focus solely on National Forest lands and values at risk in the immediate aftermath of an incident.

The Alexander Mountain Fire summary report found limited risks to human life and safety, infrastructure, natural and cultural resources on Forest Service lands within the burn area. The report found increased risk for flooding and debris flows following heavy rainstorms, primarily due to steep slopes throughout the burned area. This risk is pertinent not only for Forest Service lands but also for values downstream of the Roosevelt National Forest. The BAER team is therefore working closely with Larimer County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the agency leading the Larimer Recovery Collaborative, on their post-fire emergency response work. 

Everyone near and downstream from the burned area should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains over the burn scar. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events. Larimer County has a website with recovery resources for residents impacted by the Alexander Mountain Fire. Other flood preparedness information is available at www.ready.gov/floods and www.floodsmart.gov.

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland will continue to work and participate in interagency efforts address threats to public and private recovery needs following the fire.