We would like to share some resources and helpful contacts as spring runoff is upon us and the monsoon season is approaching.
EWP is underway in Big Cottonwood. The work in this part of the drainage will help improve the resiliency of the drainage to improve its ability to contain and slow flows. It is not a fix-all, however, and we should all remain vigilant for ourselves and our neighbors. Please note that if you are driving along CR 40, please be aware of large equipment and trucks. Please check back here for updates. Flood Insurance Please note most flood insurance policies take 30 days to go into effect. Learn more at these sites, or call your insurance agent. https://www.floodsmart.gov https://www.fema.gov/flood-after-fire Matt Buddie, FEMA Region VIII Floodplain Management/Community Resilience 303 235 4730 matthew.buddie@dhs.gov Colorado Flood Threat Bulletin A flood threat information resource from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Providing an overview of daily flood risk in Colorado from May through September. http://www.coloradofloodthreat.com National Weather Service Information & Alerts It is recommended we layer multiple alert services to be sure we don't miss an alert. In areas such as ours with limited cell coverage, a weather radio is essential. Weather Alert Options https://www.weather.gov/subscribe/ Greg Heavener, Warning Coordination Meterologist 719 948 9429 greg.heavener@noaa.gov Western Fremont County Fire Protection District The local FPD would like to remind us all to be vigilant with increased chance of flooding during the runoff and rainy season. Please be sure his office has your updated contact information and changes in residents. John Walker, Chief 719 942 3333 719 942 3687 13607 CR 45 Coaldale Fremont County Emergency Management Alert Fremont/911 Emergency Notifications Be sure your cell phones are registered for emergency alerts. Even if you've registered before, check to make sure your information is accurate and up to date. https://www.fremontco.com/alert-fremont Mykel Kroll, Emergency Manager 719 276 7422 mykel.kroll@fremontco.com https://www.facebook.com/Fremont-County-Emergency-Management-392929138145266/ Fremont County Building Department Flood Damage Prevention Permits To protect the floodplain and neighbor safety, the County has regulations for working in floodplains. To learn more, please visit the Building Department website where you can find the codes, applications and other permitting information: https://www.fremontco.com/building/building-department Michael Cox, Building Official 719 276 7460 Local Recovery Effort Website Resources We are adding more resources for education, safety and recovery techniques regularly to our website. Please check in often for new materials and as always, let us know how we can help. Visit our page here. Next Steps We are working to plan volunteer workdays and additional projects at key locations in all fire-impacted drainages this spring and early summer as well as fall planting and seeding. We've met one on one with many of you on your properties and plans are underway. We've been presenting our community's effort to organizations around the state and have more support coming on board. Recovery and restoration will be a long term process and we will all do what we can one step at a time. Thank you for staying engaged! FLOOD PREPAREDNESS MESSAGE FROM LOCAL FIRE CHIEF Please see this important reminder from John Walker, Western Fremont County Fire Protection District Chief. A significant runoff is already underway. As we all know, being prepared for the upcoming flood season is critical. Please share this information with your neighbors, especially those who may not receive electronic communications: Your fire department will continue the process of using telephones and cell phones to warn residents of witnessed flood events. If you have any new contact number or new household members, please update them by calling 719-942-3687. Only emergency vehicles will be allowed into threatened areas since we have experienced traffic congestion during previous events that has blocked access for responders whose mission is the protection of lives. A long and continuous siren means that homes are facing imminent danger and everyone within earshot should evaluate their situation immediately and be prepared to move to higher ground. Remember that evacuation may be necessary at night and in a pouring rain. If your home is in a low-lying area, have appropriate clothes and a flashlight next to your emergency exit door. Finally, it's not over until it's over, and flood events in the past have had several surges of high water that can trap the unwary. Please contact the Western Fremont County Fire Protection District at 719-942-3687 with questions.
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