DHSEM Update: August 19, 2013

Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Update:  August 19

Information included in this Update:
  • Colorado Emergency Management Conference Call for Speakers
  • Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadlines Approaching
  • Wildfire Mitigation Funds Announced
  • 2013 LEPC Conference
  • Dam Inundation Reference Guide
  • National Preparedness Month Resources
  • Denver Emergency Management Summit 2013
  • Denver's August 2013 Face 2 Face Program
  • Business Preparedness Academy 2013
  • Training Information
    • Basic Public Information Officer Courses
    • DFPC 2013 Hazardous Materials Response Course Offerings
    • Colorado Office of Preparedness Training Announcement
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Colorado Wildfire Report: August 17, 2013

Colorado Wildfire Update: August 17, 2013

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About this report: This wildfire update is provided by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to keep you informed of current wildfires, larger than 100 acres,  for which the State is currently supporting and monitoring. The update does not cover all wildfires currently burning in Colorado that may be smaller incidents.

 

Red Canyon Fire. (Final Report)



Fire Name
Red Canyon Fire
Fire Start Date
August 12, 2013
Location/County
Garfield County (south of Glenwood Springs)
Cause
Lightning Suspected
Acres
390
Containment
100%
Evacuations
None Reported
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported 
Resources
Transitioned to Type III IMT
Executive Order Issued
Executive Order Pending
Funding
EFF has been approved on 8/12/2013
Information Sources
FMO update, WebEOC update Twitter: @CarbondaleFire Inciweb, Inicident PIO

 

Cog Fire



Fire Name
Cog Fire
Fire Start Date
August 17, 2013
Location/County
Routt County near Hayden. 
Cause
Under Investigation
Acres
500 at 3 p.m.
Containment
0%
Evacuations
None Reported
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
Possible out building
Resources
Local mutual aid with BLM, SEATs assigned
Executive Order Issued
None requested
Funding
TBD 
Information Sources
FMO update, WebEOC update Twitter: @RouttCountyOEM

 


Important Note: Information on current and future Colorado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents:

Today’s Fire Outlook

The fire situation rating for the Rocky Mountain Area is at a  Preparedness Level 2. The National Preparedness Level is a Level 4.

Monthly Seasonal Outlook from the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf

Colorado Fire Restriction Information

Each county is responsible for enacting appropriate restrictions.

View COEM’s current map of Colorado Fire Restrictions at: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col4+from+1o76CJOtWMM37FdAb-dpQdTeUlwkbC0oBFAETH78&h=false&lat=39.02634487425597&lng=-105.550565&z=7&t=1&l=col4 

Colorado Weather Watches and Warnings Information 

For information on active fire weather watches and warnings visit:http://www.weather.gov/alerts-beta/co.php?x=1. A map can be viewed at:http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/main.php.

 

Colorado Smoke Outlook

For information about wildfire smoke visit:http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/wildfire.aspx
For information on Colorado air quality visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx
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Colorado Wildfire Update: August 16, 2013

About this report: This wildfire update is provided by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to keep you informed of current wildfires, larger than 100 acres,  for which the State is currently supporting and monitoring. The update does not cover all wildfires currently burning in Colorado that may be smaller incidents.

 

Red Canyon Fire
Fire Name
Red Canyon Fire
Fire Start Date
August 12, 2013
Location/County
Garfield County (south of Glenwood Springs)
Cause
Lightning Suspected
Acres
390
Containment
75%
Evacuations
Evacuations will be lifted at 9 a.m. on 8/16/2013
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported 
Resources
211 Personnel
Executive Order Issued
Executive Order Pending
Funding
EFF has been approved on 8/12/2013
Information Sources
FMO update, WebEOC update Twitter: @CarbondaleFire Inciweb, Inicident PIO

 


Important Note: Information on current and future Colorado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents:

Today’s Fire Outlook

The fire situation rating for the Rocky Mountain Area is at a  Preparedness Level 2. The National Preparedness Level is a Level 4.

Monthly Seasonal Outlook from the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf

Colorado Fire Restriction Information

Each county is responsible for enacting appropriate restrictions.

View COEM’s current map of Colorado Fire Restrictions at: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col4+from+1o76CJOtWMM37FdAb-dpQdTeUlwkbC0oBFAETH78&h=false&lat=39.02634487425597&lng=-105.550565&z=7&t=1&l=col4 

Colorado Weather Watches and Warnings Information 

For information on active fire weather watches and warnings visit:http://www.weather.gov/alerts-beta/co.php?x=1. A map can be viewed at:http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/main.php.

 

Colorado Smoke Outlook

For information about wildfire smoke visit:http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/wildfire.aspx
For information on Colorado air quality visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Colorado Residents and BusinessesAffected by the Black Forest Fire

 Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Colorado residents and business owners affected by the Black Forest Fire that occurred June 11 - June 21, 2013, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.  SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following the denial of the state's request for FEMA's Individuals and Households Program.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in El Paso County and the neighboring counties of Crowley, Douglas, Elbert, Fremont, Lincoln, Pueblo and Teller.

"The U. S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing Colorado with the most effective and customer-focused response possible, and we will be there to provide access to federal disaster loans to help finance recovery for residents and businesses affected by the disaster," said Mills.  "Getting our businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA."

"Beginning Wednesday, August 14 at 1 pm, SBA customer service representatives (CSRs) and counselors from the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be on hand at the following SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to help individuals and businesses impacted by the Black Forest Fire," said SBA's Colorado District Director Greg Lopez.  "The center is designed to provide key financial and counseling services to individuals and businesses impacted by the fire," he continued.  The center will be open on the days and times indicated.  No appointment is necessary.

El Paso County
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Black Forest Fire Station One
Training Room
11445 Teachout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Opens: Wednesday, August 14, at 1 pm
Hours : Mondays - Fridays 9 am - 6 pm

The center will close on Thursday, August 29


According to Lopez, SBA CSRs will answer questions about SBA's disaster loan programs, explain the application process, help each individual complete their application and close their approved loans.  Colorado SBDC State Director Kelly Manning said, "Our SBDC counselors will provide free counseling on a wide variety of matters designed to help business owners re-establish their operations, overcome the effects of the disaster and plan for their future.  Services include assessing business economic injury, evaluating the business's strength, cash flow projections and most importantly, a review of all options to ensure each business makes decisions that are appropriate for its situation.  They will also provide program information, answer questions and help businesses apply for this much needed financial help."

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.

Businesses of any size 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.  SBA can also lend additional funds to homeowners and businesses to help with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster.  EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.

Interest rates can be as low as 1.875 percent for homeowners and renters, 2.875 percent for private, nonprofit organizations and 4 percent for businesses, 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 using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA's Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955, e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visiting SBA's Web site at http://www.sba.gov/disaster.  Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339.

The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is October 14, 2013.  The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 14, 2014.



SBA Field Operations Center - West, P.O.  Box 419004, Sacramento, CA 95841
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Colorado Wildfire Report: August 13, 2013

About this report: This wildfire update is provided by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control to keep you informed of current wildfires, larger than 100 acres,  for which the State is currently supporting and monitoring. The update does not cover all wildfires currently burning in Colorado that may be smaller incidents.

 

Red Canyon Fire
Fire Name
Red Canyon Fire
Fire Start Date
August 12, 2013
Location/County
Garfield County (south of Glenwood Springs)
Cause
Lightning
Acres
350
Containment
10%
Evacuations
Evacuation notices ordered for area north of CR115, East of the fire and North to I-70.
Fatalities
None Reported
Structures Lost
None Reported 
Resources
Type II IMT assumes command 8/14/2013 at 6 a.m.  Staffing update at that time.  DFPC SEAT T888 assisgned to fire.
Executive Order Issued
Not requested at this time
Funding
EFF has been approved on 8/12/2013
Information Sources
FMO update, WebEOC update Twitter: @CarbondaleFire

 


Important Note: Information on current and future Colorado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents:

Today’s Fire Outlook

The fire situation rating for the Rocky Mountain Area is at a  Preparedness Level 2. The National Preparedness Level is a Level 4.

Monthly Seasonal Outlook from the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf

Colorado Fire Restriction Information

Each county is responsible for enacting appropriate restrictions.

View COEM’s current map of Colorado Fire Restrictions at: https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col4+from+1o76CJOtWMM37FdAb-dpQdTeUlwkbC0oBFAETH78&h=false&lat=39.02634487425597&lng=-105.550565&z=7&t=1&l=col4 

Colorado Weather Watches and Warnings Information 

For information on active fire weather watches and warnings visit:http://www.weather.gov/alerts-beta/co.php?x=1. A map can be viewed at:http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/main.php.

 

Colorado Smoke Outlook

For information about wildfire smoke visit:http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/wildfire.aspx
For information on Colorado air quality visit: http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx
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