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Emergency Preparedness

Posted on: June 15th, 2011

 

From: Four Mile Communications [mailto:fourmileinfo@nullgmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 5:08 PM
To: bouldermtncontact
Cc: Amy Hardy
Subject: [INFORMATION] Flood Preparedness: Stay Informed

 

Stay Informed!
What can you do to help yourself & your family?

  • Review the “Mountain Communities Preparedness Guide”
  • Stay informed through local radio (KOA – AM 850), television alerts, and your own observations
  • Go to: www.boco911alert.com to receive free emergency alerts, register your phone number(s) and/or email address(es).
  • Monitor a NOAA Weather Radio (with S.A.M.E. and back-up battery).
    • Listen for the latest Flood Watches, Warnings and Advisories:
      • A WATCH indicates that flash flooding or flooding is possible within the designated WATCH area
      • An ADVISORY indicates that flooding of small streams, streets and low-lying areas is occurring. Indicates that minor flooding is occurring but has not reached flash flood or warning levels
      • A WARNING indicates that flash flooding or flooding has been reported or is imminent, and necessary precautions should be taken at once

Limited Number of FREE Weather Radios Available

Foothills United Way used grant money to buy 120 weather radios with S.A.M.E. technology. These have been distributed to families in Fourmile Canyon who are at high risk for flooding and debris flows. There are approximately ten weather radios available.

 

If you live in the burn area & could use one, either for weather spotting purposes or because they are in harms way please contact:

Amy E. Hardy

Fourmile Recovery Resource Coordinator

Foothills United Way

Phone: 303-444-4013