Custer County Public Health Agency

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

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Energy drinks may promise more energy, but they can pose serious health risks for kids and teens. Learn the dangers, why they're so appealing, and healthier alternatives for lasting energy.

08/04/2026

UPDATE: We are out of the air purifiers.

NOTICE: Air Quality Update & Free Air Purifier for Eligible Custer County Residents

As smoke from the Aspen Acres wildfire has noticeably reduced over recent days, smoke levels from numerous other wildfires, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, has increased in the valley.

CCPHA has several air purifiers (Levoit, Core 300-P) remaining that were donated by Serve 6.8 for residents suffering from smoke pollution.

Who Is Eligible? Residents with health conditions or vulnerabilities that make them susceptible to smoke-related issues, including:

• Older adults (ages 65+)
• Children and infants
• Individuals with asthma, COPD, or other chronic respiratory conditions often requiring oxygen
• Pregnant individuals

Contact CCPHA at 719.783.3369 or stop by our office at 10 Hermit Lane (Unit 5) in Silver Cliff to get an air purifier.

Monitor Air Quality Index using the Purple Air map for Custer County

Watch: With two minute updates, Using updated breakpoints from 2024, the US EPA PM2.5 Air Quality Index (AQI) is a number used by US government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become.

07/30/2026

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/animal-related-diseases/rabies/rabies-data

https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/

07/28/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtcN309dbtA

07/21/2026

For any Custer County evacuee who has returned to their property or anticipates to return soon, please scan this QR code to access the Custer County Public Health Agency Reentry Guide. Printed copies are available at the Disaster Assistance Center (Lange Hall, 312 S. 3rd Street, Westcliffe) or our Public Health office in Silver Cliff.

07/20/2026

RE-ENTRY FOR JULY 21 IS CANCELED DUE TO FIRE ACTIVITY.
C4 IS UNDER EVACUATION AND THE SHERIFF OFFICE IS GOING DOOR TO DOOR TO INFORM RESIDETNTS.

07/07/2026

Correction on flyer date - this meeting is tonight, JULY 7th, not June. This is for the evacuees only.

07/04/2026