Posted on: August 29th, 2011

Wednesday morning helicopter flight will bring noise to Fourmile burn area

Boulder County, Colo. – Residents are advised that a low-level helicopter flight will create noise above the Fourmile Canyon Fire burn area this Wednesday, Aug. 31 between 8-10 a.m.

Boulder County has contracted with Wright Water Engineers to identify potential problems associated with flooding and resultant debris flows in the burn area. The helicopter flight will expedite Wright Water’s reconnaissance of the area.

“The goal of this effort is to evaluate the cost and feasibility of mitigating and preventing ongoing flooding and debris flows in the burn area versus the cost and feasibility of continuing to take a reactive approach to flooding and debris flows,” Boulder County Transportation Director George Gerstle said.

“This will give a much better idea of what we can do to keep typical rainstorms from becoming emergencies for the next 5-10 years.”

Questions about the Wednesday morning helicopter flight may be directed to Boulder County’s Transportation Department at 303-441-3900.

 

-BoulderCounty.org-