‘Local News’ Archives
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
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
Video tour of Big Thompson Canyon
Go to the following link to tour the flood ravaged Loveland, Big Thompson Canyon and Estes Park Colorado with Larimer County Sheriff, Justin Smith. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0d3j4zmnyY&feature=youtu.be
Greeley High Water Update
Subdivision Roads Reopen Riverview Farms Subdivision, between 28th and 30th Streets and east of 1st Avenue now open to residents; 1st avenue south of 30th Street into Evans still closed. Greeley Critical Infrastructure at 100% All Greeley critical infrastructure is operating at 100%. Includes water and sewer systems, power, etc. Red Cross Shelter - Greeley Recreation Center Red Cross shelter (Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Avenue) will have crisis trained therapists ... Full Story
Larimer County Flood Information
Big Thompson Indian Village. Photo courtesy of City of Loveland Subject: Larimer County Flooding Information Update Date: 9/15/2013 With additional rain falling today the primary focus continues to be life safety and assessing conditions related to public safety resources. FEMA is bringing in two, 80-person search and rescue teams today to assist with operations. A Type II team arrived yesterday with 50 additional people to ... Full Story
Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program, Larimer
The Thompson School District is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. Eligibility requirements for the program are: Applicants must be 62 years of age or older. Applicants must own and live in the home for which they are applying. Applicants must live within the Thompson School District’s boundary area. Only one person from each household may apply. Forty participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis by calling ... Full Story
Residential Historic District for Berthoud?
Do you enjoy the tree-lined streets and stately homes of Berthoud’s Old Town? Do you know of friends and neighbors who moved to Old Town just to own an older, historic home? Is your home over 50 years old? The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee of the Town of Berthoud is trying to determine what interest there may be in forming a Historic Residential District in town. Informational Meetings will be held Saturday, Sept 21, from 9 – 11 a.m. and Monday, Sept 23, from 6 - 8 ... Full Story
