Visit Larimer County's Emergency Information webpage for updates on the Hewlett Fire as well as safety and preparedness information. The website is http://www.co.larimer.co.us/emergency/.
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DEM Weekly Update ~ May 14, 2012
Division of Emergency Management Weekly Update ~ May 14, 2012
Topics covered this week include:- Transition Committee Information
- Kudos to Patricia Gavelda, DEM
- CSEPP Annual Meeting
- Public Comment Opportunity Extended to June 7
- IT Tip: Selecting Excel Data Ranges
- Denver CERT Program
- Social Media Pulls Communities Together
- Hayman Fire Science Symposium
- Interactive CPR and AED Website
- Training Information and Opportunities
Wildfire Education Video by South Metro Fire Rescue
Juniper trees are "little green gas cans" that could ignite your home in a
wildfire. Watch this short video to learn more about how to protect
your property before wildfire threatens.
Video provided by South Metro Fire Rescue.
Arson Awareness Week: May 6-12
2012 Focus is Preventing Youth Firesetting
Information obtained from USFA regarding their 2012 Campaign.
During
the month of May, USFA will focus public attention on the importance of a
collaborative effort
with fire and emergency service departments, law enforcement,
mental health, social services, schools, and juvenile justice to help reduce the occurrence of juveniles engaged with fire.
Did You Know?
- Fires started by children playing accounted for an average of 56,300 fires with
associated losses of 110 civilian deaths, 880 civilian injuries, and $286 million in direct property damage per year
between 2005 and 2009.
- Younger children are more likely to set fires in homes, while older children and teenagers are more likely to set fires outside.
- Lighters were the heat source in half (50 percent) of child-playing fires in homes.
Prevention Tips
- Never leave matches or lighters within reach of children. Keep matches and lighters out of reach in high, locked cabinets.
- Praise your child for practicing responsible behavior and showing respect for fire.
- Set a good example; use matches, lighters, and fire carefully, as children will imitate positive behavior.
For More Information
For
information on Arson Awareness Week and youth firesetter prevention, visit the
USFA website at www.usfa.fema.gov/aaw/
Public Comment for Proposed Cheyenne Military Operations Area Modification
On May 1, a 30-day public review and comment period began for the Cheyenne military operations area modification draft
environmental assessment and draft finding of no significant impact.
This
airspace proposal will raise the flight floor in the existing Cheyenne military
operations area from 300 to 500 feet above ground level, decreasing noise
impacts on the ground in areas that underlie the current training
airspace.
Through
consultation with Native American tribes, the Colorado Air National Guard has
agreed to maintain a 5-nautical mile radius buffer around the center of the Sand
Creek Massacre National Historical Site, Colo., with a flight floor of 5,000
feet above ground level.
The
training airspace is also expanding into Kansas, decreasing density of military
aircraft in the military operations area.
Colorado Air National Guard F-16 pilots from
the 140th Wing based at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colo., require a larger
local airspace where they can realistically train for homeland defense and
overseas missions and threats before they’re put in harm’s way.
If any
questions arise about this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact my office
at 720-250-1053 and ask to speak to Capt Darin Overstreet.
Here is a
link to our website where the public can download all of the pertinent documents
including a map of the proposed modification:
http://co.ng.mil/public/Environmental%20Assessments/Forms/AllItems.aspx <http://co.ng.mil/public/Environmental%20Assessments/Forms/AllItems.aspx>
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