This tool is designed to support families and individuals as they navigate each stage of disaster recovery. Whether you’re meeting immediate needs, making repairs, or planning for long-term stability, this tool connects you to resources that can help and offers guidance to help you navigate this journey.
You can use this tool throughout your journey. Start by selecting the path that best matches your situation, then explore the steps or phases that apply to you. Each section includes guidance, a downloadable checklist of common steps to take and best practices, followed by a link to a listing of relevant resources, programs, and assistance. While each situation is unique, this provides general guidance and resources to help get you started and navigate your recovery.
You can also search the full list of resources directly to find what’s most useful for your needs and connect directly with them.
Every person’s disaster recovery path is different. What households need—and when they need it—can depend on the kind of disaster, the amount of damage, and their personal situation.
The recovery paths below provide step-by-step guidance on what actions to take during each phase of the recovery process.
For those that own their home or building damaged by the disaster and may need help with repairs or rebuilding.
For those that rented their home during the disaster and may need housing, relocation, or personal property assistance.
For those that own rental property affected by the disaster and may need help with repairs or supporting tenants.
For those that own a business impacted by the disaster and may need support to recover or reopen.
For those with farm or ranch land affected by the disaster and may need help restoring operations.
For those that lacked stable housing during or after the disaster and may need shelter and housing support.
Explore the full database of searchable resources and read short best practices guides
A list of resources and links for Coloradans navigating disaster recovery that you can explore through the website or download. Use the filter tools at the top of the page to get to specific information quickly based on your needs.
Information to help you through the recovery process on topics including how to avoid getting scammed, tracking expenses for insurance and financial assistance, documenting damages, and how to work with contractors.