State
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level: Normal Operations
Current Disasters/Large
Incidents: None
Major Road Impacts/Closures:
None Reported
One Month Left To Apply For SBA Disaster Physical Damage Loans
News Release shared on behalf of SBA.
District Director Frances Padilla of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Colorado District Office today reminded businesses and residents of the Aug. 29, 2017, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the hailstorm in Jefferson County that occurred May 8, 2017.
According to Padilla, businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters may apply for SBA federal disaster loans to repair or replace disaster-damaged property. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
These low-interest federal disaster loans are available in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park and Teller counties.
Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets.
In addition, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. The deadline to apply for an SBA economic injury disaster loan is March 30, 2018.
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
Interest rates can be as low as 3.215 percent for businesses, 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations and 1.938 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/
Public Comment Open for 8 CCR 1507-43, Rules and Regulations Concerning the Reserve Peace Officer Academy Grant Program
Dear Stakeholders and Colleagues:
You have been identified as either an interested party or potential stakeholder having interest in 8 CCR 1507-43, Rules and Regulations Concerning the administration, criteria, and time frames for applying for and distributing funds associated with the Reserve Peace Officer Academy Grant Program.
Pursuant to Section 24-33.5-1616 C.R.S., the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall promulgate rules and regulations concerning the administration, criteria and time frames for applying for and distributing funds associated with the grant program. DHSEM has created a draft of the grant program rules for purposes of public comment and hereby invites all interested parties and stakeholders to do so. Included with this letter is a draft copy of these rules for you to consider when making comments or developing your response.
Written comments on these rules are invited and will be received for a 30 day period from the date of this letter, through August 28, 2017. Comments sent by U.S. mail should be addressed to the DHSEM at 9195 E. Mineral Avenue Suite 200, Centennial CO 80112 to the Attention of Amy Shish; comments sent by email may be sent directly to the DHSEM Rulemaking Coordinator, Amy Shish, at amy.shish@state.co. us.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is committed to maintaining clear and open communication with all stakeholders and otherwise interested parties throughout this rule-making process.
We thank you for your support and commitment to this process. Please do not hesitate to contact Amy Shish with any questions.
- View or download the original letter sent to stakeholders from DHSEM Rulemaking Coodinator.
- View or download 8 CCR 1507-043 proposed for adoption.
- View Senate Bill 17-096 concerning creation of a grant program to support a shared peace office auxiliary and appropriation.
Colorado Daily Status Report: July 28, 2017
Colorado Daily Status Report July 28, 2017
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | BulletinState Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level
Normal OperationsCurrent Disasters/Large Incidents
NoneMajor Road Impacts/Closures
None ReportedRead the full Colorado Daily Status Report for July 28, 2017.
Colorado Daily Status Report: July 27, 2017
Colorado Daily Status Report July 27, 2017
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | Bulletin
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level
Normal OperationsCurrent Disasters/Large Incidents
NoneMajor Road Impacts/Closures
None ReportedRead the full Colorado Daily Status Report for July 27, 2017.
Colorado Daily Status Report: July 26, 2017
Colorado Daily Status Report July 26, 2017
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | BulletinState Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level
Normal OperationsCurrent Disasters/Large Incidents
NoneMajor Road Impacts/Closures
None ReportedRead the full Colorado Daily Status Report for July 26, 2017.
Colorado Daily Status Report: July 25, 2017
Colorado Daily Status Report July 25, 2017
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | BulletinState Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level
Normal OperationsCurrent Disasters/Large Incidents
NoneMajor Road Impacts/Closures
None ReportedRead the full Colorado Daily Status Report for July 25, 2017.
Planning for Drought Resilience from FEMA
The DHSEM Mitigation and Recovery Staff forwarded this information from our partners at FEMA to share with our stakeholders. This information will be applicable to many as DHSEM begins the applicatoin process for FEMA's Pre-Disaster Migitation and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants. Learn more about Planning for Drought Resilience by following the links below.
To learn about mitigating drought, read the “Planning for Drought Resilience Fact Sheet”. To learn more about these project types, visit “Mitigating Flood and Drought Conditions Under Hazard Mitigation Assistance.” To learn more about various Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) project types, visit the “Hazard Mitigation Assistance Mitigation Activity Chart.”
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About “Mitigation Minute”
This series is provided by FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Division. The “Mitigation Minute” contains a weekly fact about grants and resources provided across the country to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards.
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Daily Status Report: July 24, 2017
Colorado Daily Status Report July 24, 2017
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | BulletinState Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level
Normal OperationsCurrent Disasters/Large Incidents
NoneMajor Road Impacts/Closures
None ReportedRead the full Colorado Daily Status Report for July 24, 2017.
NEWS RELEASE: Campfire Safety: Drown, Stir, Feel
Contact:
Strategic Communications Director
Micki Trost
303-472-4087
micki.trost@state.co.us
Centennial, Colo. – July 24, 2017 — Approximately 90 percent of all wildfires are caused by people. One of the most common causes is unattended campfires. Emergency responders need your help in keeping our forests and campgrounds safe for everyone. There are a few key steps to making and maintaining a safe campfire.
Pick a Safe Spot
- Do not build a fire at a site in hazardous or dry conditions.
- Check before building your campfire to make sure the campground, forest or local area allows campfires.
- Pick a spot that is at least fifteen feet away from your tent walls, trees or anything else that could catch on fire.
Maintain Your Campfire
- Keep your fire to a manageable size.
- Provide constant supervision to children and pets near the fire.
- Never leave the campfire unattended…even for a short time.
Extinguish Your Campfire
- Use the “drown, stir and feel” method.
- Allow the wood to burn completely to ash.
- Pour lots of water on the fire and drown all of the embers.
- Pour water on the fire until it stops hissing.
A campfire is a lot of fun, but it also takes a lot of responsibility to ensure it does not get out of control and possibly start a wildfire. When putting out a campfire, make sure it is cold before you leave the campsite. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave! Let the beauty of the great outdoors be enjoyed by families for generations to come.
Want more tips and ideas? Head over to our website at www.READYColorado.com and read the full blog post, or follow us all week on our social media accounts for new posts on the Campfire Safety campaign.
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