Colorado Daily Status Report: September 19, 2024

Colorado Daily Status Report Link to the full report.

Graphic showing all FEMA lifelines as green and stable.

 

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. 

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. 

U.S. 50 Blue Mesa Reservoir Middle Bridge Closure

Information links for the bridge closure.