Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - DHSEM
Colorado Daily Status Report
*****April 2, 2014*****
Information in this report was gathered before 11:00AM.
NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report
Alerts/Warnings
National Wildfire Preparedness Level - Level 1 – (Last update March 28th) NIFC Sit Report
Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level - Level 1 – (Last update March 28th) NIFC Sit Report
SEOC and Other EOC Activations
Duty Officer: (303) 472-4046
Emergency Operations Center (SEOC): Level III Activation in support of NUWAIX 14 (Exercise)
Current Disasters/Large Incidents
Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides: DR-4145 – Recovery Operations
ColoradoUnited * CoRecovers.info * COEmergency.com * Fema.gov/disaster/4145 * CDOT Flood Related Projects
Colorado Weather Watches/Warnings/Advisories - Website
Last updated: 08:16 MDT on 04-02-2014
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A spring storm system will bring rain and snow to the tri-state region tonight and Thursday. Rain will change to snow from the northwest after midnight tonight, with mainly rain expected during the day Thursday. Any lingering precipitation will end as light snow Thursday evening. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches are possible, mainly on grassy areas and elevated surfaces over northwest parts of the area.
Low stratus over the plains may also have patchy fog over the far
eastern plains, but should all burn off by later this morning.
A weather system will approach the state today to spread snow
showers over the mountains and afternoon rain showers over the
plains. A cold front will push south this evening to turn rain
over to snow tonight. Some instability and upslope flow will bring
higher amounts of snow to the foothills and Palmer Divide area. By
sunrise, snow amounts will range from 1 to 3 inches over the
plains, 3 to 6 inches for the foothills and eastern mountains and
1 to 4 inches for the rest of the mountains.
eastern plains, but should all burn off by later this morning.
A weather system will approach the state today to spread snow
showers over the mountains and afternoon rain showers over the
plains. A cold front will push south this evening to turn rain
over to snow tonight. Some instability and upslope flow will bring
higher amounts of snow to the foothills and Palmer Divide area. By
sunrise, snow amounts will range from 1 to 3 inches over the
plains, 3 to 6 inches for the foothills and eastern mountains and
1 to 4 inches for the rest of the mountains.
Active weather across southeastern Colorado continues today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the following counties today: Pueblo, Huerfano, Crowley, Otero, Las Animas, and Baca. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for many mountain locations beginning later tonight as moderate snow fall is possible late tonight and during overnight and early Thursday morning. Expect high temperatures today to be in the upper 60's and low 70's along and east of I-25. The mountains will be in the 30's and 40's while the San Luis Valley will be in the 50's. Please visit our website for more information on the upcoming winter weather.
A storm system will bring periods of mountain snow and valley showers today through the first half of Thursday. Mountain snowfall of 5-10 inches is expected with a rain/snow mix for many valleys. See www.weather.gov/gjt for the latest forecast information. Drying will occur late Thursday continuing into Friday with another winter storm anticipated for the coming weekend.
Additional Colorado Weather Information and Conditions
NWS Reports (TEXT only) * NWS Watches Warnings/Alerts (TEXT Only) * Satellite: Vis | IR | WV * Animated Satellite: Vis | IR | WV * Radar: Current | Animated * Snow Pack * Colorado Earthquake Data
Additional Snow Melt Maps via Denver Water and the Colorado Division of Water Resources (See PDF – not included in email version)
National Significant Weather Outlook
Storm Prediction Website - twitter - Facebook * Categorical Outlook * Tornado Outlook * Wind Outlook * Hail Outlook * Winter Weather Outlook * 24-Hour U.S. Precipitation * Western U.S. Monthly Precipitation * Precipitation % of Average 30-Day 60-Day 90-Day * Drought Monitor – Alternative Link * Seasonal Drought Outlook * National Earthquake Map
National Fire Maps
* Current Large Incidents Map * New Large Incidents Map * National Monthly Wildfire Potential Outlook
Colorado Fire Restrictions, Bans and Current Fires
Current Fire Map * Fire Restrictions Post * Fire Restrictions Map * Fires mapped by Pueblo Interagency Dispatch
Colorado Regional Updates
The Nuclear Weapons Accident/Incident Exercise (NUWAIX) 2014 will take place in Grand Junction from April 1-3 2014.
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Monitoring a Winter Weather Advisory
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Within the last 24 hours there was a small fire Haystack Fire in Karval, Colorado. The fire was contained to hay bales and trees. 30 resources from Lincoln and Crowley County supported the incident.
Colorado Emergency Support Functions
1- Transportation
These links connects you with CDOT traffic alerts and road conditions, Road conditions/Closures - both planned and non-planned (accidents, etc.) throughout Colorado: * COTRIP (511) * Conditions Map * Road Speed Map * Subscribe to Alerts *Travel Alerts
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2 - TeleCommunications – IT
Microsoft Releases Security Advisory: Microsoft has released a security advisory for Microsoft Word. A vulnerability exists for remote code execution which could allow an attacker to gain user rights by opening a specifically crafted Rich Text Format file.
Applying the Microsoft Fix it solution will disable the opening of RTF content in Microsoft Word, preventing the exploitation of this vulnerability.
US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review Microsoft Security Advisory 2953095 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risk.
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3 - Public Works – Engineering
The State of Colorado has developed the following interactive mapping applications to provide a statewide clearinghouse of flood-hazard and related information: Flood Decision Support System * Flood Decision Support System Map
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4 – Firefighting
DFPC continues to conduct normal operations for season preparedness.
5 - Emergency Management
24/7 Duty Officer 303-472-4046
SEOC Status: Day to Day Operations – Activation Level Definitions
State EOC will resume a Level III activation at 08:30 today to support the NUWAIX exercise in Mesa County.
6 - Mass Care
Donations/Volunteer Coordination Team (DVCT)
Colorado Floods Donations Center, previously located at the Loveland Outlet Mall is now closed as of March 28, 2014. Demobilization of the donation center located in Loveland will occur through April 15. For more information contact Robyn Knappe at robyn.knappe@state.co.us Call 211 to locate flood related resources for disaster clients
7 - Resource Support
The State Logistics / Resource Management Office is supporting the NUWAIX exercise in the SEOC and continues to manage EMAC Missions in support of Flood Recovery. The State CRRF Program is in full swing and the Logistics/ Resource Management Office continues to receive Agreements that will be processed and shared prior to the 2014 Wild Fire Season.
8 - Public Health
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment * twitter * Facebook * Colorado Health Alert Network
Front Range Air Quality/Smoke * Front Range Air Quality General * All Colorado Air Quality Advisories * Colorado Air Quality Summary * Detailed Air Quality Summary
The CDPHE Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response is continuing to support the ESF 8 components of the NUWAIX exercise.
A blowing dust advisory has been issued for the San Luis Valley from 11 a.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Wednesday. More information is available at http://www.colorado.gov/
9 - Search and Rescue
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10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials
Hazmat teams will be participating in the NUWAIX exercise this week (4/1-4/3)
11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Division of Water Resources will host a regional dam safety training session on April 15 in Salida at the fairgrounds.
12 – Energy
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13 - Public Safety/Security
Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) * Mobile App Apple Android * File a Suspicious Activity Report
The Colorado State Patrol, CIAC and ESF 13 in the State EOC are activated in support of NUWAIX 14.
15 - Public Information
ESF 15 will be activated in the State EOC to support the NUWAIX 14 exercise.
Colorado National Guard
The Colorado National Guard deployed 16 personnel from the Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) last Saturday (29 Mar) in support of the Washington State Oso Mudslide. This was an EMAC request from Washington State to Colorado. The duration of support is TBD based on the recovery effort. If you have any questions, please contact LTC Delgado 720-281-0246
Upcoming Statewide Events (For regional events please see the individual regions)
Statewide Exercises
Region
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Northwest
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06/02/14
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Northwest
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04/16/14
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North Central
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05/19/14
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Northeast
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05/08/14
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Northwest
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07/08/14
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Northeast
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05/22/14
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South
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04/03/14
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Northwest
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05/12/14
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North Central
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04/07/14
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North Central
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04/29/14
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North Central
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04/28/14
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Northeast
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04/10/14
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***End of Colorado Daily Status Report***
