EChO has an unusual request.... Because of the floods, the food bank received large amounts of food from Cactus Jack’s and the unsold produce from the farmer’s markets. Since the restaurant food is in commercial quantities, much of it needs to be repackaged for use by our clients. A volunteer who is taking the large amounts of fruit and making jelly rather than allowing it to spoil. When she has sufficient containers, she brings the jelly back to the food bank for distribution. Pint size and smaller glass jars with screw tops are needed for both purposes. Please check your recycling and bring your jars to EChO. No jar is too small but nothing larger than pint size is requested.
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Jeffco Flood Update 9-17 9 a.m.
Damage assessment in the county is being hindered by limited access to many affected areas. Preliminary cost to Jefferson County infrastructure is estimated at $6,000,000.
24 commercial properties have been damaged and 24 are threatened. It is unknown at this time if any commercial structures have been destroyed.35 minor structures have been destroyed, 57 damaged and 106 threatened.
County and local officials will be going door to door to confirm property damage today. These individuals will have official identification.
Following is a summary of significant events in Jefferson County over the last 36 hours are headed by: An announcement that Jefferson County has received a Presidential disaster declaration from FEMA which will provide direct financial assistance to the county for infrastructure repair and direct costs of dealing with the flood emergency.
Damage assessments and evaluations are proceeding. Anyone who needs to report property damage should call 303-271-4930. Jeffco Residents: Send us pictures of damage to your HOMES so we can work on providing assistance. Send today.
Water service to 500 customers served by the Lookout Mountain Water Treatment Facility was affected by a severed water intake line. • Sandbagging efforts by the Colorado National Guard and local residents and first responders on the last night of heavy rains helped to mitigate more flood damage to the town of Evergreen.
A preliminary meeting was held to discuss the rebuilding process between county officials and involved stakeholders
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Upper Bear Creek Drive is now open to local residents. There is a bridge located near 32034 Upper Bear Creek that is now closed (2.6 miles east of Evergreen). This means that residents with an address of 31910 and lower must exit the area via Evergreen Parkway. Residents with an address of 32034 and higher must exit through Witter Gulch (to Stagecoach Blvd or Squaw Pass).
In Kittredge, the bridge on Welch Ave, just south of Highway 74 has been closed due to structural concerns. Residents can access the area through the other local bridges.
Golden Gate Canyon is open to all traffic. Please continue to be aware of the emergency and construction traffic in the area. If you need to use Crawford Gulch Road be aware that intermittent closures may take place due to the need to provide road and bridge repair crews safe access to the area.
Twin Spruce / Gap road is open but there is a heavy amount of construction traffic in the area. Please avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. Twin Spruce is closed at Burland Drive.
Ongoing Closures:
Crescent Park in Upper Coal Creek Canyon is impassable.
Highway 72 remains closed from Blue Mountain Drive to Pincliffe.
Closures remain on Indiana between 120th and 72nd.
We will update our google map when we receive definitive word that any of these closure have been lifted. Please continue to exercise care as you drive in the affected areas.
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
