Photos from the DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft Recon Flights

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control flew a reconnaissance flight over the Northeast region of Colorado this afternoon to look for stranded vehicles.  The flight resulted in the identification of two vehicles.  The Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) were able to share the photos and GPS coordinates so that local emergency responders can check the vehicles for stranded motorists. 

Black SUV was located by the MMA.

MMA located a stranded car during today's flight.

Photos: 2016 March Blizzard

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control's Multi-Mission Aircraft crew shared these photos from Centennial Airport on March 24, 2016.

State EOC Conducting Recon Flights Over Impacted Areas

The State EOC continues to support local jurisdictions with the aftermath of the blizzard. Today's main objective to is determine if additional rescue operations are necessary through reconnaissance flights over impacted areas. DHSEM has coordinated the following flights:

1. DPFC's MMA aircraft will be flying in the Northeast region.
2. The Civil Air Patrol will be flying North Central and South Central regions.

Aircraft are expected to launch is approximately 30 minutes.

The National Guard aircraft will be held in reserve to conduct any immediate extractions.