Property losses from Colorado flood projected at about $2 billion | Reuters

Property losses from Colorado flood projected at about $2 billion | Reuters: Property losses from deadly flooding in Colorado will total nearly $2 billion, about half from housing and half from the commercial and government sectors, catastrophe modeling firm Eqecat said on Wednesday in the first comprehensive estimate of the disaster's economic toll.

Colorado Flood Crisis: Relief Staff Headed to Disaster Area

Colorado Flood Crisis: Relief Staff Headed to Disaster Area: As rescue efforts continue for survivors in flood-ravaged Colorado, AmeriCares is deploying relief staff to the hardest hit areas, to assess immediate needs and connect with partner organizations helping communities suffering amid the devastation.

Colorado Flooding Forces More Evacuations - WSJ.com

Colorado Flooding Forces More Evacuations - WSJ.com: heriff Pelle called the scale of the disaster "unprecedented" and expressed concern about remote areas without sewer services, water, or electricity.

"We don't know about lives lost, homes lost, people stranded in many of our canyon communities," he said, saying that assessment could take days. "We have lost every roadway leading to the western end of our county."

Southern AZ Red Cross sending aid to Colorado - Tucson News Now

Southern AZ Red Cross sending aid to Colorado - Tucson News Now: The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross is sending aid to Denver, Colo., to assist those affected from recent flooding.

Colorado: Another deluge, no relief from epic flooding - Washington Times

Colorado: Another deluge, no relief from epic flooding - Washington Times: An estimated 1,250 people were unaccounted for after five days of heavy rain flooded highways, collapsed bridges and engulfed houses along Colorado’s Front Range and foothills. The death toll rose to six after a woman’s house was swept away by flooding.

Donation center set to open in Loveland; items and volunteers needed | The Coloradoan | coloradoan.com

Donation center set to open in Loveland; items and volunteers needed | The Coloradoan | coloradoan.com: An official donation list and volunteer needs will be posted at www.ci.loveland.co.us early this week. The center, located in Building D of Agilent Technolgies, 900 S. Taft, is being managed by city of Loveland staff with the advisement of Adventist Community Services Disaster Relief, which helped manage a similar center for fire survivors last year.

Boulder flood relief volunteers not yet wanted, but there are ways to help - Boulder Daily Camera

Boulder flood relief volunteers not yet wanted, but there are ways to help - Boulder Daily Camera:T he Boulder Office of Emergency Management is not currently asking for flood relief volunteers, and potential helping hands are being told to avoid disaster sites so as not to interfere with response efforts.

"The biggest help we can get is for people to remain calm and stay home so our first responders can get into the community and help get things understood and under control.

Colorado floods relief: How to help victims, those affected - The Denver Post

Colorado floods relief: How to help victims, those affected - The Denver Post: With recent floods impacting communities all across Colorado, there's several ways you can contribute to the disaster relief efforts. Dozens of charities and nonprofits are accepting donations.

But it's also important to know scams are out there.

If you have any concerns about the group you might be donating to visit the Colorado Secretary of State's website: http://www.sos.state.co.us/ccsa/CcsaInquiryMain.do

Verizon Awards $20,000 Disaster Relief Grant to the American Red Cross for Colorado flood victims | Justmeans

Verizon Awards $20,000 Disaster Relief Grant to the American Red Cross for Colorado flood victims | Justmeans:September 13, 2013 /3BL Media/ - What: The Verizon Foundation today approved a $20,000 disaster relief grant to the American Red Cross to support the agency’s relief efforts for Colorado residents. The grant will help those Coloradoans affected by the devastating flood waters in Boulder County and other parts of the state.

The company also activated its mobile giving program so Verizon customers can use their mobile phones to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund to help those affected by the catastrophic flooding.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quake Prevention Beats Quake Relief | TIME.com

Quake Prevention Beats Quake Relief | TIME.com: No would doubt that victims—often injured and homeless—need immediate help after something as catastrophic as a major quake. But as Brian Tucker, the president of the earthquake consultancy GeoHazards International, points out in a piece in Science, some of that money would do far more good if it could be spent preparing a city or country before disaster strikes. “We can significantly reduce the death rate from natural disasters,” says Tucker. “But we need to increase the proportion of investment we make in preparedness.

Canada: Calgary flood damages now estimated at $436.5 million | Business Insurance

Canada: Calgary flood damages now estimated at $436.5 million | Business Insurance: Damages from the recent floods in the Canadian city of Calgary total an estimated $460 million Canadian ($436.5 million), including damages related to city-owned assets and infrastructure, a new report prepared for the Mayor said.

Recipe for disaster | Our View | EDITORIAL

Recipe for disaster | Our View | EDITORIAL: Towards dealing with disasters, the Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium, a unique mechanism that brings together state agencies, financial institutions and international aid organisations, has drafted a National Disaster Response Framework, which outlines actions to be taken before, during and after a crisis. A

Japan’s New Donation Culture | Nippon.com

Japan’s New Donation Culture | Nippon.com: ccording to the calculations of the Japan Fundraising Association, a total of around �600 billion in donations were collected after the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck on March 11, 2011—roughly the same amount of donations normally made during an entire year in Japan. Moreover, across Japan more than 85 million people, or 76.9% of the population over 15 years of age (as of 2011), made monetary or material donations in response to the disaster. A survey of some of these donors revealed that around 80% agreed more or less with the statement that “charitable donations are a way to contribute to society.”