Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI) Update 7/18/2025 at 8:00 am

Fire Safety Update for Friends and Family of Adults in Custody

As a proactive measure, and due to the ongoing Red Flag Warning and potential for wind shifts, DRCI has made the decision to cancel visiting throughout the weekend. Safety is our top priority, so we wanted to get this information out early. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

There is still a "Red Flag" warning in place until 10pm tonight due to the hot, dry, and windy weather.

DOC has moved additional DOC fire crews overnight to manage vegetation in an expanding perimeter of defensible space outside the institution. There is no immediate threat at this time, we are just dealing with this situation in a cautious and proactive manner.

Between 12-1pm today, we will give a more detailed update after meeting with the State Fire Marshall and Jefferson County Incident Command.