The Weld County Joint Information Center (JIC) has been activated to support the communication efforts for the Galeton Fire Protection District.

The phone number for the JIC 970-400-4264.

 A recording providing the most current information can be heard at 970-400-4210.

Update for this morning, April 7, 2025:

 At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, Galeton Fire Protection District was made aware of an incident at an oil and gas facility south of WCR 74. As a precaution, residents were asked to evacuate in a ½ mile radius of WCR 72 and WCR 51, and Galeton Elementary School will be closed Monday, April 7, as a precaution (the school is located at the edge of the evacuation zone). The evacuation zone impacted approximately 12 people.

The evacuation order remains in place this morning.

Road closures go beyond the evacuation zone to allow for law enforcement and response crews to access the area.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to make sure residents remain safe as crews work through this situation.

Updates, when available, will be made available the following ways:

• The Galeton Fire Protection District Facebook Page: @GaletonFireProtectionDistrict
• The Weld County Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WeldCountyGovernment
• The Weld County X page: https://x.com/weldgov
• Media Advisories emailed from the Weld County Joint Information Center.