Rain!!!

[duelist13]

Prayers for all the families effected, it's not over! New evacs for Longmont this morning. Feel so bad for folks in Lyons and other severely fucked areas. Hope everyone got to safety, and their pets!! Forget material possessions, all can be replaced.

It started raining AGAIN!
I've been riding up into the mountains the past few days, and I noticed the emergency road crews clocked out at 4-5PM, and left the roads closed. 400+ missing, thousands cut off, and the warning of more rain on the way... Is it not possible to open up secondary pathways for the locals and have them monitored by LE and relief crews while it's raining?

[duelist13]

http://www.dailycamera.com/breaking-...ers-not-needed

Yeah that makes sense, it's not like there are a ton of houses that are under water, levies that need to be built up, and drainage ditches that need to be dug.

[Ghosty]

My friend Emily's Sister's family live up on Gold Hill. Helicopters are dropping them food/water but they don't know how long they'll be stranded! That would suck.

[duelist13]

My friend Emily's Sister's family live up on Gold Hill. Helicopters are dropping them food/water but they don't know how long they'll be stranded! That would suck.

I was thinking about going from door to door asking them if they needed anything, and running supplies on the WR back from town. I don't mind putting myself or the bike on the line, so if they (or anyone else you know) still need help, let me know.

[FZRguy]

I heard they were using ATVs and dirt bikes to get people out of Carter Lake area.

[rforsythe]

http://www.dailycamera.com/breaking-...ers-not-needed

Yeah that makes sense, it's not like there are a ton of houses that are under water, levies that need to be built up, and drainage ditches that need to be dug.

It makes a lot of sense actually. The Nat'l Guard and other agencies are in life-protection mode currently. Adding a lot of well-meaning but basically untrained volunteers to the mix not only means that many more potential victims, but puts their own lives at risk having to save you when the waters rise too fast to escape - even a crew of NG soldiers and other responders got stranded by the floods themselves. Especially this weekend and through today, they are concerned with getting people out of the dangerous places, period.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunity to put your sweat into recovery efforts if so desired.

[big_sur]

It makes a lot of sense actually. The Nat'l Guard and other agencies are in life-protection mode currently. Adding a lot of well-meaning but basically untrained volunteers to the mix not only means that many more potential victims, but puts their own lives at risk having to save you when the waters rise too fast to escape - even a crew of NG soldiers and other responders got stranded by the floods themselves. Especially this weekend and through today, they are concerned with getting people out of the dangerous places, period.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunity to put your sweat into recovery efforts if so desired.

+1 The last thing you want is more people getting involved that have no idea what they're doing and getting themselves into trouble. Dunning-Kruger effect.

[asp_125]

Consider helping the first responders and emergency personnel too, or go to the evac shelter and see if they need stuff.

[FZRguy]

Flood Assistance Resources

1-800-621-FEMA or DisasterAssistance.Gov
Over the weekend, President Obama declared a Major Disaster Declaration for four counties in Colorado including Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld. This declaration extends FEMA's Individual Assistance programs to assist individuals in their recovery from the disaster. This means Adams County residents may now apply for federal assistance for damage and loss incurred as a result of flooding, severe storms and landslides that began September 11, 2013. Although Jefferson County is not currently included in the individual assistance program, residents are still encouraged to register online in case the declaration is expanded to include Jefferson County. There are ongoing damage assessments by officials from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to evaluate additional areas to be included in the declaration.

FEMA aid is designed to help meet emergency needs not met by insurance or other forms of assistance. There is no cost to register for these programs. Anyone who was impacted by the floods should register with FEMA to learn about what assistance might be available to you. There is no obligation to use these services if you are approved.

What assistance for qualified applicants may include:

• Grants to rent temporary housing as needed.
• Grants for home repairs not covered by insurance.
• Grants for serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance—such as medical or dental expenses, moving and storage fees, and personal property replacement.
• Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) forhomeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance.

How to apply:

• Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Apply via smartphone at m.fema.gov.
• Call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362; those who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

What info you will need:

• Social Security number
• Address of the damaged home or apartment
• Description of the damage
• Information about insurance coverage
• A current contact telephone number
• An address where you can get mail
• Bank account and routing numbers if you want direct deposit of any financial assistance.

For more information on the Colorado disaster operation, visit fema.gov/disaster/4145.