Colorado Daily Status Report: July 31, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 31, 2018

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

Level 4: Supporting response and recovery for incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

Severe Weather / Tornado, Morgan County and Northeast Region
Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County:  12,588 Acres | 87% Containment
Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties: 6,310 Acres | 80% Containment
Sulphur Fire, Rio Blanco County:  977 Acres | 100% Containment
Silver Creek Fire, Routt County: 180 Acres | 0% Containment

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

Update on Morgan County Severe Weather Incident on July 29, 2018

Information shared on behalf of Morgan County Emergency Management

Morgan County Resident Information

• Morgan County residents, please proceed with caution in the communities of Brush, Snyder, and Hillrose with down power lines. Safety First!
• All residents are encouraged to contact the Office of Emergency Management to report any damage caused by the storm of July 29, 2018. Please include name, address, and damage details. Morgan County Government is requesting all damages be reported including those to personal property and business.
• (970) 542-3533, or
• (970) 542-3534
• Red Cross can be reached at 800-824-6615 for assistance 24 hours.
• Red Cross evacuation center is Brush High School 400 West Street.
• Red Cross for donations www.redcross.org/donate.

Brush Resident Information

• Brush residents and businesses are being requested to limit and conserve water usage.
• Safety Concerns
• Do not drive around barricades. 
• Stay away from any power lines that are down.
• A partial list of road closures include:
•  Morgan County Road K, 
• County Road 33 to 36, 
• County Road O East of Brush, 
• County Road W.5 between 32 and 33.
• Landfill is open with normal business hours. Immediately report and contact your insurance agent with any damages before removal to the landfill.
• REA customers may contact 970-867-5688 to report power outages or down lines/poles.
• For residents offering to help the community, contact 970-542-3533 or 970-543-3534 with name, phone number and tools available.

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 30, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 30, 2018

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

Level 4: Providing support and coordination to incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Morgan County Tornado Damage Assessments
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties
• Sulphur Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Silver Creek Fire, Routt County

Major Road Impacts/Closures
None

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 27, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 27, 2018

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

Level 4: supporting response and recovery support for incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County: 1,280 Acres | 35% Containment
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties: 108,045 Acres | 91% Containment
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County: 12,186 Acres | 39% Containment
• Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties:  5,707 Acres | 60% Containment
• Sulphur Fire, Rio Blanco County:  976 Acres | 55% Containment
• Silver Creek Fire, Routt County:  145 Acres | 0% Containment

Major Road Impacts/Closures

CO 69 Southbound / Northbound 3 Miles North of Gardner (Mile marker 28) Closed due to flooding. No estimated time of reopening.

Link to the full report for July 27, 2018.

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 26, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 26, 2018

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

Level 4: supporting response and recovery support for incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Weston Pass Fire, Park County
• Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties
• Sulphur Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Silver Creek Fire, Routt County

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

Link to the full July 26, 2018 report.

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 25, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 25, 2018

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

Level 4: Providing support and coordination to incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County: 1,280 Acres | 35% Contained
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties:  108,045 Acres | 91% Contained
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County:  11,878 Acres | 39% Contained
• Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties;  5,444 Acres | 31% Containment
• Sulphur Fire, Rio Blanco County:  671 Acres | 5% Containment
• Silver Creek Fire, Routt County: 110 Acres | 0% Containment

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 24, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 24, 2018

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

Level 4: Providing support and coordination to incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County:  1,280 Acres | 35% Containment
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties:  108,045 Acres | 91% Containment
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County: 11,796 Acres | 39% Containment
• Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties:  7,000 Acres | 10% Containment
• Silver Creek Fire, Routt County: 110Acres | 0% Containment

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 23, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 23, 2018

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

Level 4: Providing support and coordination to incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County:  1,280 Acres | 35% Containment
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties:  108,045 Acres | 91% Containment
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County: 11,459 Acres | 32% Containment
• Indian Valley Fire, Rio Blanco/Moffat Counties:  5,100 Acres | 5% Containment
• Silver Creek Fire, Routt County: 85 Acres | 0% Containment

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 20, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 20, 2018

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

Level 4: supporting response and recovery for incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County

Major Road Impacts/Closures

US 285 Southbound / Northbound Antero Jct-Fairplay (Milemarker 162-182) Road closed due to flood damage. Alternate route CO 9 to US 24.

Link to the full report for the July 20, 2018.

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 19, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 19, 2018

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

Level 4: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County

 

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

View the full report for July 19, 2018.

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 18, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 18, 2018

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

Level 4: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County

 

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

View the full report for July 18, 2018.

State Flood Mitigation Plan Update: 30 Day Public Comment Period Open

The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is working to update the Colorado Flood Mitigation Plan which was last updated in 2013. The Plan re-assesses the state’s flood risk and mitigation strategies and includes updates on implementation and progress toward meeting the plan’s goals. Multiple state agencies are included in the plan preparation process through participation on the Flood Technical Assistance Partnership (Flood TAP). The Flood TAP also includes representation from local and federal agencies as well, including multi-agency coordination through the Army Corps of Engineers Silver Jackets program. 

The planning effort paralleled the update of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, a plan that will be seeking FEMA enhanced plan status in order to leverage more mitigation funding for Colorado. The Flood Mitigation Plan will be incorporated into Colorado’s State Hazard Mitigation Plan as a stand-alone appendix and will ultimately be adopted by the governor through that affiliation. CWCB staff intends to bring the finalized, updated plan to the CWCB Board at their September board meeting for adoption.

• To review the plan visit: http://cwcb.state.co.us/Pages/CWCBHome.aspx
• Please send comments to Stephanie DiBetitto at stephanie.dibetitto@state.co.us

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 17, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 17, 2018

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

Level 4: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None 

 

Read the full report for July 17, 2018.

DHSEM Update: July 2018

The DHSEM Update for July 2018 is ready to read.  View the current issue at https://mailchi.mp/e83c210722f4/dhsem-update-may-457257. 

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Colorado Daily Status Report: July 16, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 16, 2018

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

 

Level 4: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County: 1,280 Acres | 35% Containment
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties:  108,045 Acres | 91% Containment
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County: 6,822 Acres | 59% Containment

Major Road Impacts/Closures

None

Read the full report for July 16, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 13, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 13, 2018

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

Level 3: monitoring multiple incidents with the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sprague Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Smith Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Fawn Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Weston Pass Fire, Park County

 

Major Road Impacts/Closures

CO Hwy 69 is closed between Red Rock Rd (5 miles west of I-25) and the Custer County Line. Road is open to local traffic only.

Fire Fast Facts

Name of Fire	# Acres	Containment	County
Spring Fire	108,045	91%	Costilla | Huerfano
Weston Pass Fire	13,023	83%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,280	20%	Grand
Lake Christine Fire	6,602	54%	Eagle
SpragueFire	91	97%	Rio Blanco
Fawn Fire	1,065	90%	Rio Blanco
Smith Fire	76	100%	Rio Blanco

Gap Filling Radar Installed on Missionary Ridge

Gap filling radar was installed  on Missionary Ridge as a jointly funded project between the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).

The agencies contracted with the University of Oklahoma to deploy this gap filling Doppler radar from July to October to better identify storms that are not visible by radar out of the Grand Junction or Albuquerque Weather Service Offices.

La Plata Electric Association installed a meter and is providing free electricity through October for the project.  La Plata County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) worked to coordinate the location and installation of the unit on July 2, 2018.

In addition, DHSEM also worked with La Plata County OEM and the Rio Grande Watershed Emergency Action Team (RWEACT) to obtain and install real time rain gauges in order to better notify the public of the threat of flash flooding over the 416 Fire burn scar.

Photos of radar taken by Thomas McNamara with La Plata County OEM.

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 12, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 12, 2018

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

Level 3: monitoring multiple incidents with the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sprague Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Smith Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Skunk Creek Fire, Moffat County
• Tabequache Fire, Montrose County
• Fawn Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Weston Pass Fire, Park County

 

Major Road Impacts/Closures

CO Hwy 69 is closed between Red Rock Rd (5 miles west of I-25) and the Custer County Line. Road is open to local traffic only.

Fire Fast Facts

 

Name of Fire	# Acres	Containment	County
Spring Fire	107,627	83%	Costilla | Huerfano
Weston Pass Fire	13,023	74%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,280	20%	Grand
Lake Christine Fire	6,285	49%	Eagle
Skunk Fire	620	100%	Moffat
Tabeguache Fire	500	85%	Montrose
SpragueFire	91	50%	Rio Blanco
Fawn Fire	1,065	90%	Rio Blanco
Smith Fire	76	80%	Rio Blanco

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 11, 2018

Colorado Daily Status Report July 11, 2018

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

Level 2: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Sprague Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Smith Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Skunk Creek Fire, Moffat County
• Tabequache Fire, Montrose County
• Fawn Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Spring Fire, Costilla/Huerfano Counties
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Weston Pass Fire, Park County

Major Road Impacts/Closures

CO Hwy 69 is closed between Red Rock Rd (5 miles west of I-25) and the Custer County Line. Road is open to local traffic only.

Read the full report for July 11, 2018.

Fast Fire Facts

Fires not listed on the list below have either reached full (or near) containment or have been returned to the local fire unit for monitoring.

Name of Fire	# Acres	Containment	County
Spring Fire	107,627	77%	Costilla | Huerfano
Weston Pass Fire	13,023	64%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,279	20%	Grand
Lake Christine Fire	6,285	64%	Eagle
Skunk Fire	620	60%	Moffat
Tabeguache Fire	500	85%	Montrose
SpragueFire	91	0%	Rio Blanco
Fawn Fire	1,400	75%	Rio Blanco
Smith Fire	76	0%	Rio Blanco

Colorado Daily Status Report: July 10, 2018 and State EOC Operations Update

Colorado Daily Status Report July 10, 2018

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

Level 2: supporting response and recovery for fires and incidents across the state.

Current Disasters/Large Incidents

• Spring Creek Fire, Costilla and Huerfano Counties
• Chateau Fire, Teller County
• Weston Pass Fire, Park County
• Lake Christine Fire, Eagle County
• Divide Fire, Moffat County
• Sugarloaf Fire, Grand County
• Tabeguache Fire, Montrose County
• Fawn Fire, Rio Blanco County
• Red Canyon 2 Fire, Eagle County
• Skunk Fire, Rio Blanco County 

Major Road Impacts/Closures

• CO Hwy 12 is closed between the Cuchara Pass area - La Veta.
• CO Hwy 69 is closed between Red Rock Rd (5 miles west of I-25) and the Custer County Line. Road is open to local traffic only.
• Overnight full closures are scheduled at the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels for fire suppression testing. The westbound closure is planned for 10PM Monday night until 6AM Tuesday morning. Eastbound I-70 will close at Exit 205 Silverthorne for the eastbound tunnel closure at 10PM Tuesday night until 6AM Wednesday. Detour: US 6 Loveland Pass.

Fast Fire Facts

Spring Fire	107,627	77%	Costilla | Huerfano
Weston Pass Fire	13,023	63%	Park
Sugarloaf Fire	1,260	20%	Grand
Lake Christine Fire	6,180	39%	Eagle
Skunk Fire	650	0%	Moffat
Tabeguache Fire	500	65%	Montrose
SpragueFire	20	0%	Rio Blanco
Fawn Fire	950	25%	Rio Blanco
Smith Fire	76	0%	Rio Blanco

Current Colorado Wildfire Map