Colorado Daily Status Report September 30, 2014



Alerts/Warnings            
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts * Twitter * Facebook
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 1NIFC Sit ReportDefinition of Levels
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1 RMCC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day

Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Mesa County – West Salt Creek Landslide
Date of Incident:
Saturday, May 25
Location:
Collbran, Colorado
Area Impacted:
4 miles long, 2 miles wide and up to 250 feet deep.
Information Sources:
Additional:
USGS, Colorado Geological Survey, and DHSEM Regional Field Manager providing direct technical support, continued monitoring and coordination of resources.

State EOC Monitoring Weather Statewide Today


This information is from a morning conference call with the NWS. 

Currently we are in a moist stable environment but with afternoon heating this will be create a disturbance of an upper level system that will bring showers and thunderstorms mainly this afternoon and evening along the I-25 Corridor and the Eastern Plains of Colorado.

The State Emergency Operations Center will remain at day to day operations with an increased posture of maintaining an increased awareness throughout the regions.

Foothills
  • Storms should begin around noon timeframe with rain fall amounts of .25 "- .50" for storms totals.
  • Straight line winds of gusts up to 60-70 MPH from a West to Eastern direction.
  • Possibility of snow accumulation about 10" in elevation.

I-25 Corridor - Palmer Divide North
  • Thunderstorms should begin around the 2:00-3:00 p.m. time frame this afternoon in Douglas and Elbert counties.
  • Thunderstorms on the northern corridor will begin around the 3:00 p.m.timeframe.
  • Straight line winds of gusts up to 60-70 MPH from a West to Eastern direction.
  • As you go further east from the I-25 corridor potential of hail increases.
Northeast Plains

  • Thunderstorms should begin around 3:00-6:00 p.m. around Ft. Morgan and approach 8:00 pm. near Akron.
  • Storms in these areas in the northeast plains could produce up to 1-2" of rainfall amounts along the northern part of the region and .50-1" of rainfall towards the south part of the region.
  • Large hail is possible throughout the region at 1"+ in diameter.
  • Straight line winds of gusts up to 60-70 MPH from a West to Eastern direction.
  • A higher level of tornado activity exists within the Northeast Plains  (brief tornadoes possible.)
South Central Region - Along I-25 Corridor to South Region
  • Thunderstorms should begin around 1:00-3:00 p.m. today along the I-25 Corridor with rainfall amounts from .50-1" in the area.
  • Straight line winds of gusts up to 60-70 MPH from a West to Eastern direction.
  • Large hails up to 1 inch in diameter is possible with these storms.
Southeast Region

  • Thunderstorms will begin in the late afternoon within the 6 county region and should be entering into Kansas around 8:00 to midnighttonight.
  • Rainfall amounts from .50 to 1" is possible throughout the region.
  • Straight line winds of gusts up to 60-70 MPH from a West to Eastern direction.
  • Large hails up to 1 inch in diameter is possible with these storms.

Colorado Daily Status Report September 29, 2014

Alerts/Warnings            
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts * Twitter * Facebook
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2NIFC Sit ReportDefinition of Levels
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1 RMCC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day

Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Mesa County – West Salt Creek Landslide
Date of Incident:
Saturday, May 25
Location:
Collbran, Colorado
Area Impacted:
4 miles long, 2 miles wide and up to 250 feet deep.
Information Sources:
Additional:
USGS, Colorado Geological Survey, and DHSEM Regional Field Manager providing direct technical support, continued monitoring and coordination of resources.

Colorado Daily Status Report September 26, 2014

Alerts/Warnings            
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts * Twitter * Facebook
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2NIFC Sit ReportDefinition of Levels
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1 RMCC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day

Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Mesa County – West Salt Creek Landslide
Date of Incident:
Saturday, May 25
Location:
Collbran, Colorado
Area Impacted:
4 miles long, 2 miles wide and up to 250 feet deep.
Information Sources:
Additional:
USGS, Colorado Geological Survey, and DHSEM Regional Field Manager providing direct technical support, continued monitoring and coordination of resources.

Colorado 2015 HMEP Planning Grant Application Available

The Colorado 2015 HMEP Planning Grant Application is now available on the Colorado Emergency Planning Commission website.

View or download the application packet.

Colorado Emergency Response Guide Available

A new resource is now available to all State employees.  It is located on the DHSEM website in the Resource Library and also under Preparedness Resources.
 
The purpose of the State Emergency Response Guide is to offer quick reference procedures for handling an emergency situation in the work environment. Per 8 CCR 1507-41 Rules and Regulations Concerning Building Security and Occupant Protection, this Emergency Response Guide serves as the standardized guide to be used by State employees during emergency situations. The Table of Contents lists types of emergencies that an employee may encounter. The electronic version will link you directly to the page for the instructions on what to do during that specific type of emergency. All employees should be familiar with this guide to quickly find information when an emergency does 
occur. Each emergency is unique and will require the use of common sense in addition to these guidelines. All employees are expected to cooperate with the implementation of these procedures during real emergencies as well as exercises designed to test these procedures. Employees who do not follow these procedures may be found to be in violation of C.R.S 18-8-104 as well as individual agency policies and may be subject to disciplinary actions. 
 
This document is not intended to replace standard operating procedures, laws, or regulations; it is merely a quick reference guide. This document suggests common sense practices and should be used as a guide only. The respective department’s “Emergency Action Plan” or “Emergency Operations Plan” should be read before proceeding. For assistance with the development of your emergency response team or with the implementation of this State Emergency Response Guide, please contact the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at 720-852-6616.
 

BLM Partners with Colorado DFPC to Conduct Helicopter Training for Wildfire Response

News release provided by BLM - Southwest District Fire Management PIO Chris Barth.

Wildland firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management, other federal agencies and local cooperators are training in the safe and effective use of helicopter operations on wildfire incidents this week. About 25 students are enrolled in the training; which is being sponsored by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC).

Students will gain hands-on proficiency in the tactical and logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and awareness of nationally recognized standards. Classroom training during much of the week is followed by a field exercise with a DFPC-contracted helicopter on Friday, Sept. 26. During the field exercise, students will practice shuttling firefighting crews and using helicopters to transport cargo.

The field exercise will take place on BLM managed lands about 1.5 miles southwest of Montrose along Highway 90 in an area popular for target shooting. Due to the helicopter activity, that area will be closed on Friday, Sept. 26, for the safety of the public. Highway 90 will remain open.

Wildfire response often involves the use of aviation resources and can include a variety of aircraft and operations. Helicopters are used to drop water, transport crews, reconnaissance, infrared heat detection, and deliver supplies to firefighters. Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies continue to train firefighters to their highest safety standards, including placing emphasis on understanding and safely responding to the dynamics of highly complex and hazardous situations.

To learn more, contact Chris Barth, BLM Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist, at 970-240-5317 or cbarth@blm.gov.


Colorado Daily Status Report September 25, 2014

Alerts/Warnings            
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts * Twitter * Facebook
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2NIFC Sit ReportDefinition of Levels
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1 RMCC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day

Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Mesa County – West Salt Creek Landslide
Date of Incident:
Saturday, May 25
Location:
Collbran, Colorado
Area Impacted:
4 miles long, 2 miles wide and up to 250 feet deep.
Information Sources:
Additional:
USGS, Colorado Geological Survey, and DHSEM Regional Field Manager providing direct technical support, continued monitoring and coordination of resources.

DHSEM Mitigation and Recovery Program Report for September 24, 2014

An updated DHSEM Mitigation and Recovery Program Report has been posted to DHSEM.State.CO.US.  This document includes information on all programs and grant programs coordinated by the Division.


Public Assistance Conference Call for Grant Administrators

The State will be holding a Public Assistance conference call on Friday, September 26 from 9-10 a.m. The presentation for this conference call is attached. Conference call in information and agenda are below:

1-877-820-7831
PIN: 522939#

Agenda:
  • Grant Agreement and Form 1 Documents
  • Common Issues Identified in Requests For Reimbursement (RFRs)
  • Recommended Practices for RFR Submission
  • Reminders
  • Questions

If you have a question you would like addressed during the call please send those to cdps_pa4145@state.co.us and we will address them as they arise.

Please forward this invitation to all persons whom are administering the Public Assistance program within your entity as this conference call will have information pertinent to all involved.

Slide deck for conference call on September 26, 2014.

Colorado Daily Status Report September 24, 2014

Alerts/Warnings            
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts * Twitter * Facebook
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2NIFC Sit ReportDefinition of Levels
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1RMCC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day

Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Mesa County – West Salt Creek Landslide
Date of Incident:
Saturday, May 25
Location:
Collbran, Colorado
Area Impacted:
4 miles long, 2 miles wide and up to 250 feet deep.
Information Sources:
Additional:
USGS, Colorado Geological Survey, and DHSEM Regional Field Manager providing direct technical support, continued monitoring and coordination of resources.


Colorado Daily Status Report September 23, 2014

Alerts/Warnings            
National Terrorism Advisory System - No Current Alerts * Twitter * Facebook
National Wildfire Preparedness Level 2NIFC Sit ReportDefinition of Levels
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level 1RMCC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Day to Day

Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Mesa County – West Salt Creek Landslide
Date of Incident:
Saturday, May 25
Location:
Collbran, Colorado
Area Impacted:
4 miles long, 2 miles wide and up to 250 feet deep.
Information Sources:
Additional:
USGS, Colorado Geological Survey, and DHSEM Regional Field Manager providing direct technical support, continued monitoring and coordination of resources.