Friday, September 13, 2013
US spent $62bn on disaster relief - DAWN.COM
US spent $62bn on disaster relief - DAWN.COM: WASHINGTON, Sept 12: The US government spent nearly $62 billion on disaster relief in the two-year period ending Sept. 30, 2012, to help Americans recover from severe storms, droughts, heat waves and wildfires, a new analysis of federal data has found.
Colorado flooding worsens, forces thousands more to flee - chicagotribune.com
Colorado flooding worsens, forces thousands more to flee - chicagotribune.com: looding that killed at least three people in Colorado, toppling buildings and stranding drivers, worsened overnight as record rains pounded the state, forcing thousands more residents to flee to higher ground, officials said.
The unusual late-summer downpours drenched Colorado's biggest urban centers, stretching 130 miles along the eastern slopes of the Rockies from Fort Collins near
The unusual late-summer downpours drenched Colorado's biggest urban centers, stretching 130 miles along the eastern slopes of the Rockies from Fort Collins near
President Obama Signs Colorado Emergency Declaration � CBS Denver
President Obama Signs Colorado Emergency Declaration � CBS Denver: President Barack Obama declared an emergency exists in Colorado. He ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to severe storms, flooding and mudslides.
The president’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts.
The president’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Colorado flooding cuts rescuers off from stranded towns - CNN.com
Colorado flooding cuts rescuers off from stranded towns - CNN.com: The widespread flash flooding washed out roads, pushed dams to their limits and beyond, and killed at least three people along Colorado's Rocky Mountain range, from Boulder south to Colorado Springs.
Red Cross Responds To Floods, Wildfires Out West
Red Cross Responds To Floods, Wildfires Out West: he American Red Cross is responding to flooding and wildfires in the west while keeping an eye on tropical storms which could affect weather in the south over the next few days.
FLOODING Heavy rains are causing flooding in Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. In Colorado, the Mile High Red Cross Chapter opened shelters for evacuees after heavy rains caused flooding in Larimer, Weld, Boulder and Jefferson counties. Government offices, businesses and schools are closed and about 200 people were forced to evacuate from the University of Boulder campus.
FLOODING Heavy rains are causing flooding in Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. In Colorado, the Mile High Red Cross Chapter opened shelters for evacuees after heavy rains caused flooding in Larimer, Weld, Boulder and Jefferson counties. Government offices, businesses and schools are closed and about 200 people were forced to evacuate from the University of Boulder campus.
Boulder Flood
Emergency Status: 9-12-2013 10:45am Animal Evacuation Update
The Boulder Valley Humane Society is open and accepting animals for evacuated residents. HSBV is accepting dogs, cats and other small animals. They are located at 2323 55th St in Boulder and can be reached at 303-442-4030. Boulder Humane is open until 7:00 pm.
The Longmont Humane Society is open and accepting dogs, cats and other small animals. They are located at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. They can be reached at 303-772-1232 extension 248 for the front desk. Longmont Humane is open until 6:00 pm.
The Boulder County Fairgrounds is open and accepting Livestock. They are located at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont.
For any other inquiries or information, please call the Emergency Call Center at 303-413-7730.
The Boulder Valley Humane Society is open and accepting animals for evacuated residents. HSBV is accepting dogs, cats and other small animals. They are located at 2323 55th St in Boulder and can be reached at 303-442-4030. Boulder Humane is open until 7:00 pm.
The Longmont Humane Society is open and accepting dogs, cats and other small animals. They are located at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. They can be reached at 303-772-1232 extension 248 for the front desk. Longmont Humane is open until 6:00 pm.
The Boulder County Fairgrounds is open and accepting Livestock. They are located at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont.
For any other inquiries or information, please call the Emergency Call Center at 303-413-7730.
Colorado Flash Flood: Heavy Rains In Boulder Claim At Least 1 Life (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
Colorado Flash Flood: Heavy Rains In Boulder Claim At Least 1 Life (VIDEO/PHOTOS): flash flood hit Boulder, Colo., early Thursday morning, killing at least one person, The Denver Post reported.
The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency through 4:15 a.m. after a long evening of rain caused area waterways to overflow. Four to six inches of rain has fallen on the area since mid-day Wednesday, the weather service said.
The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency through 4:15 a.m. after a long evening of rain caused area waterways to overflow. Four to six inches of rain has fallen on the area since mid-day Wednesday, the weather service said.
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