Before the government shutdown, Colorado senators had proposed bills to raise the spending limit on emergency road repair, in order to get the state back on track after the flood. Unfortunately, those bills weren't picked up. But then...
Bohemian Foundation will donate up to $250,000 to each of three funds to match donations for flood relief that are made by individuals by Oct. 31, 2013, for a possible total of $750,000. If $750,000 is raised by our community and those funds are matched by Bohemian Foundation, we are talking about 1.5 million dollars.
Remember how last week, I was so upset about the condition of Estes Park since the flood and government shutdown? Well, this week, there's a glimmer of hope for the town we love so much.
Human remains were found yesterday in a field west of Loveland. The remains were found on Monday afternoon by two contract workers for the Environmental Protection Agency in the 7000-block of Highway 34.
When he visited Colorado last month, Vice President Joe Biden told us none of the Federal flood relief efforts in the state would be affected if the government shut down. Turns out that wasn't entirely true...
Now, thanks to Weld County, you can see before and after satellite images of the area that was flooded by the Colorado Flood of 2013. Weld County Commissioners have purchased satellite imagery collected during the flood event by Digital Globe Inc.
As things return to normal for many people in Northern Colorado, it is hard to forget the images from just a few weeks ago showing massive devastation. In the aftermath of the storm, we have heard some pretty amazing stories from people around our community, talking about what took place.
Colorado residents who suffered losses and damages as a result of the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides can get information about disaster assistance at two new Disaster Recovery Centers in Commerce City and Milliken.