Colorado Daily Status Report: September 27, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure and EMAC deployments to support locations impacted by Hurricane Helene.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hurricane Helene EMAC Deployment

 

Friday, September 27, 2024 Update

• Additional resource requests are being finalized through EMAC, including:
• 5 Member Colorado IMT to North Carolina
• 2 VALs for Tennessee
• The seven people deployed on Sept. 25 are supporting Florida. 
  

 

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from the State of Florida was filled with 7 members from the Colorado Incident Management Team. The team deployed six people to the Columbia County Emergency Operations Center in Lake City, Florida for a 14 day assignment ahead of Hurricane Helene.  In addition to the Colorado IMT team deployed, DHSEM’s Incident Management Unit Supervisor deployed to the Florida State Emergency Operations Center to assist in coordinating all of the IMTs assigned through EMAC for the hurricane. The members assigned to Columbia County EOC are filling the following positions:

•2 EOC Managers
•1 Operations Section Chief
•1 Logistics Section Chief
•1 Safety Officer
•1 Planning Section Chief

 

The map below shows the current resources deployed from Colorado through the EMAC program as well as past deployments. 

 

 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Call the project information line at 970-648-4423
• Email the project team at: us50bridge@gmail.com
• Fact Sheets: County 26 Local Access (English), Ruta de acceso local en la County Road 26 (Espanol)
• CDOT Announces US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Repair Plan, May 23, 2024 
   
• Gunnison County

Colorado Daily Status Report: September 26, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure and EMAC deployments to support jurisdictions impacted by Hurricane Helene.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hurricane Helene EMAC Deployment

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from the State of Florida was filled with 7 members from the Colorado Incident Management Team. The team deployed six people to the Columbia County Emergency Operations Center in Lake City, Florida for a 14 day assignment ahead of Hurricane Helene.  In addition to the Colorado IMT team deployed, DHSEM’s Incident Management Unit Supervisor deployed to the Florida State Emergency Operations Center to assist in coordinating all of the IMTs assigned through EMAC for the hurricane. The members assigned to Columbia County EOC are filling the following positions:

•2 EOC Managers
•1 Operations Section Chief
•1 Logistics Section Chief
•1 Safety Officer
•1 Planning Section Chief

 

The map below shows the current resources deployed from Colorado through the EMAC program as well as past deployments. 

 

 

 

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.

 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

• Ouray County Community Resources Webpage
  
• Ouray County Emergency Declaration
  

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Call the project information line at 970-648-4423
• Email the project team at: us50bridge@gmail.com
• Fact Sheets: County 26 Local Access (English), Ruta de acceso local en la County Road 26 (Espanol)
• CDOT Announces US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Repair Plan, May 23, 2024 
   
• Gunnison County

Colorado Daily Status Report: September 20, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following:U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pearl Fire

On Monday, September 16, 2024 Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for the Pearl Fire in Larmier County. 

• Location: Larimer County
• Size: 128 Acres
• Containment: 25%
• Information Source: Larimer County Website and Inciweb Website
  
• Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard
   

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.

 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

• Ouray County Community Resources Webpage
  
• Ouray County Emergency Declaration
  

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Call the project information line at 970-648-4423
• Email the project team at: us50bridge@gmail.com
• Fact Sheets: County 26 Local Access (English), Ruta de acceso local en la County Road 26 (Espanol)
• CDOT Announces US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Repair Plan, May 23, 2024 
   
• Gunnison County

Colorado Daily Status Report: September 19, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: Pearl Fire in Larimer County, U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pearl Fire

On Monday, September 16, 2024 Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for the Pearl Fire in Larmier County. 

• Location: Larimer County
• Size: 128 Acres
• Containment: 5%
• Information Source: Larimer County Website and Inciweb Website
  
• Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard
   

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.

 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

• Ouray County Community Resources Webpage
  
• Ouray County Emergency Declaration
  

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Call the project information line at 970-648-4423
• Email the project team at: us50bridge@gmail.com
• Fact Sheets: County 26 Local Access (English), Ruta de acceso local en la County Road 26 (Espanol)
• CDOT Announces US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Repair Plan, May 23, 2024 
   
• Gunnison County

Colorado Daily Status Report: September 18, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: Pearl Fire in Larimer County, U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pearl Fire

On Monday, September 16, 2024 Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for the Pearl Fire in Larmier County. 

• Location: Larimer County
• Size: 128 Acres
• Containment: 5%
• Information Source: Larimer County Website
• Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard
   

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.

 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

• Ouray County Community Resources Webpage
  
• Ouray County Emergency Declaration
  

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Call the project information line at 970-648-4423
• Email the project team at: us50bridge@gmail.com
• Fact Sheets: County 26 Local Access (English), Ruta de acceso local en la County Road 26 (Espanol)
• CDOT Announces US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Repair Plan, May 23, 2024 
   
• Gunnison County

 

 

 

Colorado Daily Status Report: September 17, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

 

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Level 3

SEOC continues to support of the following: Pearl Fire in Larimer County, U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Bridge Closure, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Weld County and supports wildfire recovery efforts statewide.

SEOC is operational Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pearl Fire

On Monday, September 16, 2024 Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for the Pearl Fire in Larmier County. 

• Location: Larimer County
• Size: 138 Acres
• Containment: 0%
• Information Source: Larimer County Website
   

Ouray County Storms and Landslide Incident

On Friday, August 23, 2024, Governor Polis approved a verbal declaration of disaster emergency for flooding and debris flows for Ouray County. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate state actions to assist the affected jurisdictions with their response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.  DHSEM West Area Field Manager is providing direct support and technical assistance to the county along with support from the DHSEM State Recovery Section Team.

 

On August 14, 2024 Ouray County declared an local emergency disaster due to the impacts of severe storms and moisture that caused flooding and damage to roads and critical infrastructure. 

• Ouray County Community Resources Webpage
  
• Ouray County Emergency Declaration
  

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure. 

• Colorado Department of Transportation
• Call the project information line at 970-648-4423
• Email the project team at: us50bridge@gmail.com
• Fact Sheets: County 26 Local Access (English), Ruta de acceso local en la County Road 26 (Espanol)
• CDOT Announces US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Repair Plan, May 23, 2024 
   
• Gunnison County

Current Wildland Fire Information

The current focus for DHSEM is recovery efforts following the July wildfires. The State Recovery Task Force, led by DHSEM, met on August 8, 2024 to initiate the state response.   

Colorado DFPC Wildland Fire Status Dashboard