Tag: flood
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Flood survey shows support for mitigation efforts
When El Paso County commissioner Dennis Hisey sat down Tuesday and reviewed the results of a flood control survey conducted in November, he was impressed by the knowledge people had about the floods that plagued the Pikes Peak region in 2013. “Most people have a (level of) awareness even if their property didn’t get washed…
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Flood survey shows support for mitigation efforts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When El Paso County commissioner Dennis Hisey sat down Tuesday and reviewed the results of a flood control survey conducted in November, he was impressed by the knowledge people had about the floods that plagued…
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Hundreds of community volunteers needed for future disasters
Last year’s devastating Black Forest fire, statewide destructive floods, and the Waldo Canyon fire of 2012 taught emergency responders much about the need for strong public communications. Armed with a “it’s not a matter of if, but when” mindset, the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and 211…
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Hundreds of community volunteers needed for future disasters
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Last year’s devastating Black Forest fire, statewide destructive floods, and the Waldo Canyon fire of 2012 taught emergency responders much about the need for strong public communications. Armed with a “it’s not a matter of…
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Flood workers uncover 1930s mitigation efforts in Manitou Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When El Paso County and Coalition for the Upper South Platte officials began exploring an area west of Manitou Springs for possible flood mitigation, they had no idea what they’d find. Theresa Springer of CUSP…
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Flood workers uncover 1930s mitigation efforts in Manitou Springs
When El Paso County and Coalition for the Upper South Platte officials began exploring an area west of Manitou Springs for possible flood mitigation, they had no idea what they’d find. Theresa Springer of CUSP was one of those who began surveying more than an acre along Fountain Creek just above Rainbow Falls in December…
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VIDEO: Aerial tour of Fort Collins and Loveland floods
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Join the Fort Collins Coloradoan for a helicopter tour on Friday of flooding and devastation along the Poudre River and Big Thompson River. To see the tour, click here. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM…