Update: 4-Wheel Drive Access Road Closes Today
All remaining residents who wish to exit via the 4×4 road to Spring Gulch must be at gate 1 by 10:00 AM – After all public vehicles are through, the fire fighters will follow out. From that point on, there will be no controlled exits to ensure safety. Pinewood Springs Firefighter, Randy Craner will be remaining behind for FEMA and construction workers lodging and basic life support or fires with only a few trained personnel. For emergencies, the residents remaining will have to go to Randy’s home at the Little Elk Meadows Lodge so that he can deploy support if needed. This is only until phone lines are re-established and the normal 911 system is available again.
Read MoreTown of Lyons Access for Residents, Businesses, and Contractors
Lyons, Colorado – (via Lyons Recorder) The Town of Lyons has developed procedures for allowing Lyons residents, businesses, and contractors in and out of town limits. Beginning Monday, Sept. 23, a traffic checkpoint will be operational 24/7. Minimizing non-essential traffic will help accelerate the county’s/town’s recovery and repair efforts. Therefore, the Town of Lyons kindly requests that trips in and out by residents and authorized contractors be done only on an essential as-needed basis only. Residents As of 2 p.m. on Saturday, resident/business passes into Lyons were no longer available for pick-up at Lifebridge Church in Longmont. Beginning Monday, Sept. 23, Lyons residents and businesses will no longer be required to obtain a pass to access the...
Read MoreFlood Cleanup Safety: Removing Debris
The floods in Colorado didn’t just damage our physical property. As a community, we’ve been rocked on emotionally and financially as well. As we begin to pick up the pieces and work towards rebuilding our communities, it’s important to be navigate the steps towards rebuilding in a safe manner. The Boulder County website has great information on how to safely clean up all the debris left in the wake of the Colorado floods. Preparing Materials for Removal In the first few days after a flood your ability to dispose, recycle or compost flood debris may be extremely limited. Waste transfer stations and recycling facilities are expected to be closed for a time, and trash collection routes may be suspended or delayed. In addition, Police and Fire...
Read MorePinewood Springs Area Schools Reopen Soon
Schools in the Pinewood Springs area both in Estes Park and Lyons have been closed since the flood. It’s taken an amazing amount of strategic planning and organization by the school districts and community leaders but they now have a plan to reopen the schools next week. Estes Park Schools are reopening Monday, September 23 at normal times. Specific details will be sent out in a district email to students and staff and School Messenger call. Waste water and sewer have been restored. Transportation routes will be modified and limited in some areas. Students and staff who can safely and feasibly report to school are asked to do so. Please stay home if you cannot safely get to school. If your children attend school in Estes Park and they have not heard about...
Read MoreLarimer County Flood Evacuee Meeting
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with multiple federal, state, county and local agencies as well as several charitable organizations will be holding an evacuee informational meeting tomorrow, Friday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Budweiser Event Center, located at 5290 Arena Circle in Loveland, Colorado. Speakers will include Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly, Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith, Larimer County Manager Linda Hoffmann, Larimer County Recovery Manager Suzanne Bassinger, Larimer County Road and Bridge Representative Dale Miller, a representative from Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and several others. This meeting will be a chance for all those evacuees affected by the...
Read MoreUpdate: FEMA and Xcel Status of Lyons Repairs
BOULDER – Xcel Energy Inc. on Wednesday released an update on damage and repair operations going on in Boulder County in relation to the flooding that has ravaged the area in the past week, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency has also provided some updated figures on damage. Xcel said a valve is being installed in the natural gas pipeline south of the fire station in Lyons to cut service to flooded areas. Gas valves in parts of Lyons that were not flooded are being turned off in preparation for gas to be put into the system as early as this week. In Longmont, Xcel said access to some flooded neighborhoods still has not been possible. Crews have responded to emergency leaks but won’t begin assessing the damage until water recedes and roads...
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