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July 18, 2016 10:30 AM
COVOAD will be hosting another membership call to discuss the recent 2016 Colorado Fires
Tuesday, 7/19 at 1:00 PM:
Dial-in Number: 641-715-3580
Meeting ID: 927-657-685
July 11, 2016 3:30 PM
COLD SPRINGS FIRE UPDATE:
COVOAD and 211 are monitoring the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland. BoCoVOAD is active and has representatives in the Boulder EOC. The state OEC remains activated to help support local firefighting efforts. Estimated size of the fire remains at approximately 600 acres. Afternoon conditions are expected to be challenging as temperatures rise and the winds pick up.
Evacuation Centers:
The American Red Cross is currently operating two evacuation centers with overnight shelters:
Nederland High School
597 Eldora Road
East Boulder Recreation Center
5660 Sioux Drive
Pets are welcome at both locations. Crates and dog food are being provided for them as well.
Feeding services are being provided by The Salvation Army and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
A fire relief fund has been set up through Foothills United way to help residents impacted by the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland.
The funds will be distributed by the Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services through
case managers working with fire-impacted residents. This is the best way the community can assist fire survivors at this time.
There are still no current in-kind donation or volunteer needs.
Additional VOAD agencies are on standby waiting for requests. All community members seeking volunteer or donation opportunities are being encouraged to visit www.HelpColoradoNow.org to sign up for updates and email newsletters.
Boulder OEM anticipates it will be at least 2-3 days before many evacuated residents can return to their homes. As of Sunday evening, a total of 1,991 residents have been evacuated.
COVOAD will continue to provide updates on this website and on our social media accounts. Additionally HelpColoradoNow will be updated with any new information regarding volunteering and donations.
COVOAD will be hosting another membership call
this Friday, 7/15 at 1:00 PM:
Dial-in Number: 641-715-3580
Meeting ID: 927-657-685
If you have questions regarding COVOAD communications, please email Communications Chair, Laura Levy at laura@larimerLTRG.org.
July 10, 2016 6:30 PM
COLD SPRINGS FIRE UPDATE:
COVOAD and 211 are monitoring the Cold Springs Fire near Nederland. BoCoVOAD is active and has representatives in the Boulder EOC.
The American Red Cross opened one shelter at the Nederland Middle/Senior High School (597 Eldora Road) and that at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds (230 Norton Drive in Black Hawk) The Nederland shelter had 13 people overnight. Evacuated pets are being taken to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, while livestock was being taken to the Boulder County Fairgrounds. An additional shelter/evacuation center has opened in Boulder at the East Boulder Rec. Center at 5660 Sioux Drive. Small animals will be accomodated. The Salvation Army is preparing and serving meals with assistance from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Total meal count to date is 300.
At this time, there are no current donation or volunteer needs. Additional VOAD agencies are on standby waiting for requests. All community members seeking volunteer or donation opportunities are being encouraged to visit www.HelpColoradoNow.org to sign up for updates and email newsletters.
As of 3:30 PM, Boulder OEM reports that the fire has doubled in size to 600+ acres. Unusually high temperatures coupled with low relative humidity and high winds have contributed to the fire’s growth. There are currently 20 helicopters and aircraft performing bucket operations from Barker Reservoir supporting more than 200 firefighters on the ground. Highway 119 in Boulder Canyon was closed this afternoon due to these
Boulder OEM anticipates it will be at least 2-3 days before many evacuated residents can return to their homes. As of 5:00 PM a total of 1,991 residents have been evacuated. Approximately 1,253 people were evacuated from areas north and west of Boulder Canyon and east of Peak to Peak Highway on July 9 (Saturday) and an additional 738 were told to evacuate today (Sunday) from the Magnolia area (south and east of Boulder Canyon Rd.) as of 3:12 p.m.
COVOAD will continue to provide updates on this website and on our social media accounts. Additionally HelpColoradoNow will be updated with any new information regarding volunteering and donations.
COVOAD will be hosting a conference call with agency partners tomorrow, Monday July 11th at 1:00 PM.
Dial-in Number: 641-715-3580
Meeting ID: 927-657-685
For Boulder County OEM Updates including road closures, fire perimeter and evacuation maps, please visit. www.boulderoem.com
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sandi Meier, a wonderfully giving person who touched our hearts and never failed to make us smile. An incredible force in her community and a tireless advocate for disaster recovery work, Sandi will always be remembered for her dedication to helping her neighbors in need. Sandi was a beloved member of our COVOAD family, and will be sorely missed.
Sadly, only one day after Sandi passed away, her family also lost Sandi’s husband, Al.
“If ever a love story existed, it’s the one my mom and “Dad” Al Meier shared. When they said their vows all those years ago, they literally meant until death do us part. It breaks my heart to share that dad passed away this morning just a day after mom. May they rest in peace and continue their journey together in heaven.”
- Kelli Johnson (Sandi’s Daughter)
We join Sandi’s colleagues and friends in mourning, and offer our thoughts and condolences to her family during this difficult time.
Services will be held:
Monday, April 4th at 2:00 PM
Bethel Lutheran Church
428 Walnut Street, Windsor Colorado
Cards can be sent to:
Mallori Reitz
622 Melner Mountain Court,
Windsor Colorado 80550
Contributions in memory of Sandi may be sent to:
United Way of Weld County
P.O. Box 1944
Greeley, Colorado 80632
www.unitedway-weld.org
(please write Sandi Meier-Project Connect in check memo)
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