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Key Contacts
Use these numbers for current evacuation information, public updates, local response questions, shelter help, animal support, and recovery resources.
- Pueblo County Joint Information Center: 719-583-4640
- Fire-specific questions: 719-697-8353
- Shelter hotline, English: 1-844-975-1881
- Shelter hotline, Spanish: 1-844-975-1882
- Pueblo CART Livestock Division: 719-251-0245
- American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
- FEMA helpline: 800-621-3362
- 2-1-1 Colorado: Dial 211
- SRDA transportation to disaster centers: 719-553-3436
Note: Call SRDA before going if you need transportation assistance.
Local Support
A Disaster Assistance Center is available for residents of Pueblo County and Custer County impacted by the Aspen Acres Fire.
Location:
Pueblo Academy of Arts
Formerly Pitts Middle School
29 Lehigh Ave
Pueblo, CO 81005
Entrance:
Use the east side of the school from the parking lot off Colgate Lane.
Services That May Be Available
Services may include:
- Victim assistance
- Food and basic needs support
- Public health support
- Behavioral health support
- Department of Human Services support
- Red Cross support
- Agriculture support
- Private insurance assistance
- Community resource navigation
You must bring proof of residency to enter the Disaster Assistance Center.
Proof of residency may include:
- Photo ID with your address
- Mail showing your address
- Another official document showing where you live
Important: Hours may change. Confirm current hours before going.
Red Cross Evacuation Shelter
The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation center for people displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties.
Location:
Pueblo County Recreation Center
1650 Cooper Place
Pueblo, CO 81006
Support That May Be Available
Support may include:
- Shelter
- Food and water
- Information
- Help with immediate needs
- Medical care
- Mental health support
Important: The Red Cross says ID is not required to enter the shelter. You only need to provide your name and where you have been living.
Additional Evacuation Centers
Lange Hall
312 S 3rd St
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Pathfinder Park
6655 CO-115
Florence, CO
Important: Call ahead or check official updates before traveling to an evacuation center.
Animal and Livestock Resources–Shelter for People and Pets
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region confirms a co-located shelter for people and pets.
Location:
Pueblo Parks and Recreation / Pueblo County Recreation Center
1650 Cooper Place
Pueblo, CO 81006
Large Animal and Livestock Evacuation Center
Location:
Colorado State Fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
Access:
Use Gates 6 and 7. Some sources specifically mention Entrance 7.
Important: Entry instructions may change depending on operations. Follow official directions when arriving.
Livestock Evacuation Assistance
Pueblo CART Livestock Division: 719-251-0245
This is a key contact for large-animal evacuation help and related support.
Humane Society Animal Resources
For updated Aspen Acres Fire animal resources, visit:
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region Aspen Acres Fire resources
Local Government Information
Pueblo County Information
Pueblo County information line: 719-583-4640
Fire-specific questions: 719-697-8353
Website: Visit the Pueblo County website
2-1-1 Colorado
2-1-1 Colorado may help residents find and navigate available services, including emergency support and recovery resources.
Phone: Dial 211
Website: Visit 2-1-1 Colorado
National Support
American Red Cross
The Red Cross is providing shelter, immediate support, food, water, medical care, and mental health support for people displaced by the fire.
Main line: 1-800-733-2767
Helpful Red Cross resources:
Need Federal Disaster Assistance Updates?
FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Aspen Acres Fire.
Important: This grant helps cover 75% of the state’s eligible firefighting costs. It does not provide direct disaster assistance to individual home or business owners at this time.
For updates on possible future federal household assistance:
DisasterAssistance.gov:
Check DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA helpline: 800-621-3362