Tomorrow is the Colorado United Day of Service. Do your part. Visit: http://bit.ly/1pmW77a and be part of our historic recovery.
#COReady #COUnitedDay
Additional photos of the DHSEM Regional Field Manager visit with Governor Hickenlooper on September 10, 2014. (5 photos)
South Central Regional Field Manager Paul Eller with Governor Hickenlooper.
COEmergency's photo.
South & Southeast Regional Field Manager Riley Frazee with Governor Hickenlooper.
North Central Regional Field Manager Cory Stark with Governor Hickenlooper.
This morning we hosted the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary swearing-in ceremony for new volunteers. Thank you in advance, AmeriCorps members, for giving your time and effort to make Colorado even stronger, especially those of you volunteering f...or the Colorado United Day of Service tomorrow to help rebuild our flood & fire damaged communities. Your volunteer efforts make a big difference in the lives of everyone you touch. #AmeriCorps20 #COAmeriCorps20 See More
Photo: This morning we hosted the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary swearing-in ceremony for new volunteers. Thank you in advance, AmeriCorps members, for giving your time and effort to make Colorado even stronger, especially those of you volunteering for the Colorado United Day of Service tomorrow to help rebuild our flood & fire damaged communities. Your volunteer efforts make a big difference in the lives of everyone you touch. #AmeriCorps20 #COAmeriCorps20
Colorado Daily Status Report Sept 12, 2014:

Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1...

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status: Day to Day

http://bit.ly/COStatus912 #COStatus #COReady #COFire #COwx
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A valuable training opportunity.
DHSEM Regional Field Managers Frazee, Vale, Stark and Eller recognized this morning at the Governor's Office for their initial response and support to the 2013 floods.
This morning I met with local-level recovery responders to thank them for their remarkable efforts during last year’s devastating floods, and listen to their stories and lessons learned. These folks were on the ground when it was raining an...d mobilizing assistance to those most impacted. They worked hard with urgency every day to help communities in need. They exemplify the Colorado Way: working together with determination, resiliency and compassion to overcome challenges. See More
Photo: This morning I met with local-level recovery responders to thank them for their remarkable efforts during last year’s devastating floods, and listen to their stories and lessons learned. These folks were on the ground when it was raining and mobilizing assistance to those most impacted. They worked hard with urgency every day to help communities in need. They exemplify the Colorado Way: working together with determination, resiliency and compassion to overcome challenges.
Colorado Daily Status Report Sept 11, 2014:

Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1...

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status: Day to Day

http://bit.ly/COStatus911 #COStatus #COReady #COwx #COFire
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DHSEM staff attending the Regional Interagency Steering Committee (RISC)
meeting at the Byron G. Rogers Federal building, downtown Denver,
discussing the results/impact/lessons learned from the 2013 Colorado
flooding.
COEmergency's photo.
COEmergency's photo.
COEmergency's photo.
Follow these tips from Colorado Department of Public Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Let's try to limit the spread of the respiratory virus making Colorado children sick. #COHealth #EVD68
· Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
· Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Avoid kissing, huggin...g, and sharing cups and eating utensils with people who are sick.
· Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone
is sick.
· Make sure vaccinations, including influenza vaccine, are up-to-date.
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Photo: Let's try to limit the spread of the respiratory virus making Colorado children sick. #COHealth #EVD68
· Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
· Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Avoid kissing, hugging, and sharing cups and eating utensils with people who are sick.
· Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone
is sick.
· Make sure vaccinations, including influenza vaccine, are up-to-date.
Colorado Daily Status Report Sept 10, 2014:

Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1...

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status: Day to Day

http://bit.ly/COStatus910 #COStatus #COReady #COFire #COwx
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The Northeast Colorado Emergency Managers convened today in Cheyenne Wells, CO. Had a great meeting and discussion reference the 2015 EMPG Program. Thanks to EM Darcy Janssen for providing lunch to out emergency managers, and thank you to the 3 Cheyenne County Commissioners who took time from their schedule to attend the meeting and learn more about emergency management.
Photo: The Northeast Colorado Emergency Managers convened today in Cheyenne Wells, CO. Had a great meeting and discussion reference the 2015 EMPG Program. Thanks to EM Darcy Janssen for providing lunch to out emergency managers, and thank you to the 3 Cheyenne County Commissioners who took time from their schedule to attend the meeting and learn more about emergency management.
Thank you NWS Denver/Boulder for sharing this information on the 2013 flood event.
This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the September 2013 floods. Please see attached slide with details and pictures of the event. Here are some links analyzing the event:
- http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/news/visualizing-september-2013-color...ado-flood
- http://www2.ucar.edu/atmosnews/perspective/10250/inside-colorado-deluge
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/oh/hdsc/aep_storm_analysis/8_Colorado_2013.pdf
- http://ciresblogs.colorado.edu/flood/
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Photo: This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the September 2013 floods. Please see attached slide with details and pictures of the event. Here are some links analyzing the event:
- http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/news/visualizing-september-2013-colorado-flood
- http://www2.ucar.edu/atmosnews/perspective/10250/inside-colorado-deluge
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/oh/hdsc/aep_storm_analysis/8_Colorado_2013.pdf
- http://ciresblogs.colorado.edu/flood/
From Garfield County: Hwy 325 closed Hwy 325 (north of Rifle) is closed both direction from mm1 due to flooding and debris. Unknown estimated time of opening.
Colorado Daily Status Report Sept. 9, 2014:

Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1...

Emergency Operations Center Status (SEOC): Day to Day

http://bit.ly/COStatus909 #COStatus #COFire #COwx #COReady
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State Regional Field Managers in Vail last week meeting off site from the Local Emergency Planning Conference.
Photo: State Regional Field Managers in Vail last week meeting off site from the Local Emergency Planning Conference.
Prescribed Burn Information for Pagosa Springs Area:

The Pagosa Ranger District is planning to burn approximately 750 acres in the Turkey Springs area near Forest Service Roads #629 and# 919 sometime between September 15 and December 1, 2014. The actual dates of burning operations will be dependent on weather and fuels conditions.

There are eight units within the Brockover and Devil Creek 2 bur...n planning areas. The units range in size from 43 to 145 acres. Ignition operations may take place over several consecutive days. The units consist of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak forests. All of the units have received previous fuels-reduction treatments.

Burning operations will be conducted by district personnel and other fire resources from the San Juan National Forest. The purpose is to reduce hazardous ground fuels, reduce the risk of unplanned catastrophic wildfire and restore ponderosa pine ecosystems.

Some area trails may be closed on burn days and immediately following burning. For additional information, please contact Fred Ellis, Assistant Fire Management Officer (Fuels), Pagosa Ranger District (970) 264-1541.
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Colorado commemorates anniversary of September 2013 floods, focuses on 100 percent long-term recovery for local communities http://coloradounited.blogspot.com/2014/09/colorado-commemorates-anniversary-of.html
Colorado Daily Status Report Sept 08, 2014:

Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1...

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status: Day to Day

http://bit.ly/COStatus908 #COStatus #COReady #COFire #COwx
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Colorado Daily Status Report Sept 5, 2014:

Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1...

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status: Day to Day

http://bit.ly/COStatus905 #COStatus #COReady #COwx #COFire
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DHSEM Northwest Regional Field Manager and the DHSEM Strategic Communications team facilitating a PIO tabletop exercise in preparation of 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
COEmergency's photo.
COEmergency's photo.