‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud Fire Calls: September 2013
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident activity for September, 2013 Sunday, September 1 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on South Iowa Ave. The patient was transported. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Weld County Road 1. The patient was found on a dock of Newell Lake complaining of leg pain due to a water skiing accident. The patient was transported. Monday, September 2 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Interstate 25. A truck was ... Full Story
Larimer County Sheriff, Flood Update: Sept. 20
LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Justin E. Smith, Sheriff One Agency One Mission Public Safety Subject: Larimer County Flooding Information Update Date: 9/20/2013 Targeted rescues continued yesterday and a total of 8 people were rescued and brought to the Timberline Church evacuation center. Rescue operations remain a top priority; however, we ... Full Story
Larimer Sheriff: Sept 18 Flood Update
Favorable weather allowed for targeted rescue operations yesterday out the areas of Storm Mountain, Glen Haven at The Retreat, Fish Creek, Idlewild, Waltonia and Pinewood Springs. 81 people were rescued by air and another 33 rescued by ground crews, for a total number of 114 rescued on September 17th. Rescue operations remain a top priority; however, we are now gradually transitioning into an assessment/recovery mode for long term planning. Weather today is expected to be good ... Full Story
FEMA Continues to Support Response to Colorado
Residents Urged to Use Caution When Returning Home, Register for FEMA Assistance WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to support state and local response efforts to the flooding in Colorado through its National Watch Center in Washington and its Regional Coordination Response Center in Denver, Colo. FEMA urges residents to continue to listen carefully to instructions from their local officials and take recommended protective measures to safeguard life ... Full Story
Flood Update: Larimer County: Sept. 17
The following information update has been made for: Flooding in Larimer County Despite a delay in getting the helicopters up in the air Monday because of the weather, crews were able to evacuate 420 people yesterday, which include 250 people from the Pinewood Springs area. Weather today is expected to be very good and is allowing for a full day of rescue operations. Weather outlook for the rest of the week looks favorable with only slight chances for afternoon storms in the middle of the ... Full Story
Greeley High Water: Sept 16 evening update
Subject: Greeley – High Water Updates New Information: Evacuations Greeley’s mandatory evacuation order for the River Park Mobile Court located south of the Poudre River and east of 11th Avenue is lifted. Weld County’s mandatory evacuation order for the Spanish Colony neighborhood located north of the Poudre River at O Street and 25thAvenue is lifted. The voluntary evacuation for the Poudre River flood plain through Greeley, in effect since September 13, will stay in ... Full Story
Larimer County Flood Update: 6/16/2013
Despite the weather on Sunday limiting air evacuations, ground crews were able to rescue and evacuate 100 people in the Cedar Cove area. FEMA brought in two, 80-person search and rescue teams yesterday to assist with operations. The weather is more promising today and tomorrow for air evacuation operations. LATEST INFORMATION There are 13 National Guard helicopters and 3 civilian helicopters to help with evacuations, surveillance and bringing in emergency personnel to areas needed. ... Full Story
Greeley High Water Update: 10:45 Sept. 16
Subject: Greeley – High Water Updates New Information: River Levels Overnight and into this morning river levels have dropped significantly. Anticipate fluctuations throughout the day as a result of Sunday rain along the north Front Range now reaching Greeley. Roads Reopened this morning 5th Street 4th Avenue Greeley Water Water in Greeley is safe to drink, wash, flush, etc. No restrictions. Critical Infrastructure at 100% All Greeley critical infrastructure is operating ... Full Story
A personal tragedy in the Thompson Canyon
This is a face book post by Scott Moen. His parents attempted to help Patty Goodwine in Cedar Cove and nearly lost their lives in the process. This was posted Sunday, Sept 15 Moen Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Hello. My name is Scott Moen and I am writing with news about the woman that is presumed dead in the Big Thompson Canyon Cedar Cove area. My mother and step father were with her when the river destroyed her house. My mother was swept down the river with the debris from the residence and ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics sets off on new season
Premier Gymnastics Meet 2013 Routine Opener By Wendy Kenner Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies hosted their first meet of the season on September 7 and 8. It was held at Loveland High School. The Level 3 team placed third. The Level 4 and 5 teams both placed first in the Team Competitions. In the All Around competition: For Level 3, in the Younger Division, Myah French placed fourth. In the Middle Division, Naima Contreras placed first with a score of 36.4, and Payton Rechkemmer placed ... Full Story
