Major Disaster Declaration Information for Black Forest Fire

A major disaster declaration was approved for the State of Colorado last night by President Obama. The declaration prompts the release of Federal funds needed for the recovery of individuals and communities impacted by the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County.

Assistance funded by the disaster declaration includes:

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA):  Assistance to provide unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance.
• Crisis Counseling (CC):  Assistance to individuals and communities recovering from the effects of disasters.
• Public Assistance (PA):  Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
• Hazard Mitigation (HM):  Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

 

Fact Sheets

• Crisis Counseling
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet
• Public Assistance Fact Sheet
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Federal Disaster Declaration (CO 4134-DR) Fact Sheet

 

Contact Information

Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Phone Number: 720-852-6697

Information regarding upcoming meetings, workshop or briefings for the disaster assistance and hazard mitigation program will be posted at www.COEmergency.com.


Gov. John Hickenlooper's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Royal Gorge Fire and Black Forest Fire 

DHSEM Media Release:  President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Black Forest Fire

President approves disaster assistance for Black Forest Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

July 27, 2013

Media Contact:

Micki Trost, Public Information Officer

Micki.trost@state.co.us

Cell:  303-472-4087

President approves disaster assistance for Black Forest Fire

DENVER – Tuesday, July 27, 2013 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified Gov. John Hickenlooper Friday evening that Colorado’s request for a major disaster declaration related to the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County was approved by President Barack Obama.  The declaration prompts the release of Federal funds needed for the recovery of individuals and communities in El Paso County. 

Assistance funded by the disaster declaration includes:

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA):  Assistance to provide unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance.
• Crisis Counseling (CC):  Assistance to individuals and communities recovering from the effects of disasters.
• Public Assistance (PA):  Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
• Hazard Mitigation (HM):  Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

Coloradoans interested in learning more about the application process to apply for assistance or to receive additional information should contact the Colorado Office of Emergency Management at 720-852-6697 or COEmergency.com.

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DHSEM Update

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Update:  July 26

Items included in this update are:

• Two Major Disaster Declarations for Colorado on July 26
• NTIA Awards $2.5 Million to DHSEM to Assist in FirstNet Planning
• FEMA Requests Comments on Minimum Design Standards for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects in Flood Hazard Areas
• We Need Your Photos
• Public Comment Period Open for State of Colorado Drought Mitigation and Response Plan
• Educational Resources
• Wildland Fire Assessment Program
• National Preparedness Month
• CEPP August Meeting Reminder
• Distracted Driver Video
• Emergency Management & Planning Degree and Certification Programs
• Career and Volunteer Opportunites
• Training Information
• FEMA Independent Study Courses
• The Countdown to the 2013 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
• Hazardous Materials Safety Officer NFPA 472 Course
• DHSEM Training Announcements

Please contact Micki Trost at micki.trost@state.co.us if you have any questions or would like to sumbmit information in the next DHSEM Update.

Major Disaster Declaration Information for Royal Gorge Fire

A major disaster declaration was approved for the State of Colorado this morning by President Obama. The declaration prompts the release of Federal funds needed for the recovery of individuals and communities impacted by the Royal Gorge Wildfire in Fremont County. 

Assistance funded by the disaster declaration includes:

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA):  Assistance to provide unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular State unemployment insurance.
• Public Assistance (PA):  Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
• Hazard Mitigation (HM):  Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

 

Fact Sheets

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet
• Public Assistance Fact Sheet
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Federal Disaster Declaration (CO 4133-DR) Fact Sheet

 

Contact Information

Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Phone Number:  720-852-6697

Information regarding upcoming meetings, workshop or briefings for the disaster assistance and hazard mitigation program will be posted at www.COEmergency.com.


Colorado's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Royal Gorge Fire and Black Forest Fire

President approves disaster assistance for Royal Gorge Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Office of Gov. John Hickenlooper

Micki Trost, 303-472-4087 c, micki.trost@state.co.us

Eric Brown, 303-547-5308 c, eric.brown@state.co.us

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President approves disaster assistance for Royal Gorge Fire

DENVER — Friday, July 26, 2013 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified Gov. John Hickenlooper today that Colorado’s request for a major disaster declaration related to the Royal Gorge Fire in Fremont County was approved by President Barack Obama.

A similar request for the Black Forest Fire in El Paso County is still pending.

“We are grateful for the federal support in the wake the Royal Gorge Fire and other fires this summer,” Hickenlooper said. “This assistance will help Coloradans recover and begin to rebuild some of what was lost.”

The disaster declaration triggers the release of federal funds to help individuals and communities. Specifically, the federal government will provide assistance:

• for unemployment benefits and re-employment services to individuals who have become unemployed as a result of the major disaster and who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance;
• for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities; and
• for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

Coloradans interested in applying for assistance or receiving more information should contact the Colorado Office of Emergency Management at 720-852-6697 or Coemergency.com.

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