Center opened on Oct. 14 to help residents of unincorporated Boulder County navigate through the flood rebuilding process; Center hours to change Oct. 21

Boulder County, Colo. – The Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center opened on Oct. 14 to assist property owners and residents of unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the unprecedented flooding events of September 2013.

Formerly called the Flood Recovery Center, the renamed Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center is located at the county’s Land Use Department in downtown Boulder.

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The center is staffed by functional experts in onsite wastewater (septic) systems, floodplain regulations, transportation (e.g., driveways, roads & bridges), planning and building codes.

What:  Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center

When:  Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, hours are 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M–F (hours through Oct. 18 are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Where:  Boulder County Land Use Department, 2045 13th St., Boulder (map)

Contact: floodrecovery@bouldercounty.org, 303-441-1705

Flood-impacted residents of unincorporated Boulder County who have questions about the rebuilding process are encouraged to stop by the Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center to speak with a staff member.

Public parking is available at Boulder County Courthouse lot, and City of Boulder parking garage vouchers are available upon check-in at the Center. Residents can also email the Center staff at floodrecovery@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-1705.

Questions that residents may have include:

·         My private residential bridge/culvert/driveway was destroyed by the flood, how do I begin repairs?

·         I’m unsure about the status of my septic system, how do I know if the system is still working properly?

·         What are the floodplain/floodway regulations and how do they affect my property?

·         Do I need to have a structural engineer to inspect the safety of my home?

Visit www.bouldercountyflood.org for rebuilding resources and more information on flood recovery.