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Latest from Boulder EOM on flood: Lefthand water, Boulder water, mountain routes closed
Sep 14th
Emergency Status
This page displays all public information that has been released about emergencies occurring in our community.
We are committed to posting updates as soon as new and verified details become available. The information is displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent updates at the top. If you are keeping this page up, PLEASE REFRESH PERIODICALLY FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
9-14-2013 Next Media Briefing Scheduled for 5:00pm
The next media briefing is scheduled for 5 p.m. MST today . City and county officials along with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team will be providing updates. This is instead of the 4:30 p.m. briefing that was announced this morning. We switched the time at the request of media outlets that plan to carry the conference live at 5 p.m.
9-14-2013 11:00am Left Hand Water District Clarification
There has been some confusion about the boil water advisory that was sent out for the Left Hand Water district. The advisory was for those served by the Left Hand Water district only, if you are served by Left Hand Water district you would pay your bill directly to them. City of Boulder, Gunbarrel, City of Longmont, Town of Lafayette, Eldorado Springs, and Town of Erie drinking water continues to be safe to drink. If your drinking water is purchased from the any of those districts, you do not have to boil it.
Some residents appear to have received the phone call from the Left Hand Water District to boil water. The phone call was sent to a geographic area, but there were some water customers included that are not served by the Left Hand Water district and some got the call inadvertently. Check your water bill to determine who your water provider is. If you are in an HOA or a multifamily or rental unit and your water bill is paid by the HOA or your landlord, ask them to confirm who provides your water. Visit lefthandwater.org and scroll down to the “District Service Clarification” section for more information.
The Town of Lyons still continue to be under a boil water advisory.
9-14-2013 9 a.m. Media Briefing Summary
- Emergency personnel are focusing on life safety search and rescue operations.
- Lots of air support will be used throughout the day to evacuate people.
- Numerous mountain roads are flooded, damaged and impassable, making rescue operations more challenging.
- Transportation crews are working on repairing roads for rescue and evacuation efforts.
- More than 200 people are unaccounted for, but necessarily missing. Emergency officials are working hard to collect an updated list of names from hospitals, shelters and evacuation sites.
- Sunshine Canyon is the only access route to Nederland and is open to emergency vehicles only.
- Approximately 50 people are still in Jamestown and law enforcement personnel are urging them to evacuate as it is not known when the roads will be repaired.
- Officials are urging people to stay off the roads, especially in the mountains, to allow emergency personnel to do their job.
- The children at the Cal-Wood Education Center will be rescued today.
- Officials are still working on a plan for debris and trash removal. Please do not leave debris in streets as this may impede safety vehicles.
- No immediate threat to drinking water in Boulder, Erie, Lafayette or Longmont. Please limit discretionary water usage, to the extent possible.
- Stay out of floodwaters, which are contaminated and unsafe.
Thanks to all of the evacuation centers, federal partners and the community for all your continue patience and support.
9-14-13 8:50 a.m. City of Boulder Water is Safe to Drink
City of Boulder drinking water continues to be safe to drink. If your drinking water is purchased from the City of Boulder, you do not have to boil it. Some residents appear to have received the phone call from the Left Hand Water District to boil water. The phone call was sent to a geographic area, but there are also City of Boulder water customers in that area and some got the call inadvertently. However, if you get your drinking water from the City of Boulder, you do NOT need to boil water. Check your water bill to determine who your water provider is. If you are in an HOA or a multifamily or rental unit and your water bill is paid by the HOA or your landlord, ask them to confirm who provides your water.
Visit lefthandwater.org and scroll down to the “District Service Clarification” section for more information.
Boulder area flood info updated.9 a.m.
Sep 12th
Emergency Status
This page displays all public information that has been released about emergencies occurring in our community.
We are committed to posting updates as soon as new and verified details become available. The information is displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent updates at the top. If you are keeping this page up, PLEASE REFRESH PERIODICALLY FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
9-12-2013 9 am Road Closure Update
Road Closure Updates:
- North 75th from Hygiene Rd to St Vrain Rd
- North 115th from Kenosha to Jaspe
- Crane Hollow from Hygiene Rd to St Vrain Rd
- 75th North of Nelson at Coyote Trail
- Golf Club and Pebble Beach
- 41st and Oxford Rd
- 39th from Neva to Nebo
- Lefthand Canyon from Foothills Hwy to Peak to Peak
- North 83rd from North County Line Rd to Yellowstone Rd
- Sunshine Canyon at Green Rock Dr
- Foothills Hwy from Lefthand Canyon to Neva Rd
- 63rd St from Bluebird to Modina
- North 95th from Lookout Rd to Valmont
- Hwy 72 from Skyline to Blue Mountain
- Hwy 66 from North 75th St to Lyons
- North Foothills and Crestview
- Coal Creek Canyon Dr and Hwy 93
- Boulder Canyon at the mouth of the Canyon
- 63rd/61st from Jay Rd to Valmont
- US 36 from Lyons into Larimer County
9-12-2013 Update on open evacuation centers
Confirmed Open Shelters:
Boulder: YMCA of Boulder Valley, 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
Jamestown: Jamestown Elementary School, 111 Mesa St, Jamestown, CO 80455
Longmont: Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave Longmont, CO 80501
Lyons: Lyons Elementary School, 338 High St Lyons, CO 80540
Nederland: Nederland Community Center, 750 Colorado 72 N. , Nederland, CO 80466
9-12-2013 9 a.m. Media Press Conference
Media press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. City of Boulder and Boulder County officials will be available for a live briefing on the flooding situation throughout Boulder County. Please tune to radio, web or TV news coverage for information. Boulder County Sheriff Office and City Manager Jane Brautigam will address area residentsw.
Update on Dillon Rd and 287
Public safety crews responded to submerged vehicles on Dillon Road 0.2 miles east of 287. When they arrived, they discovered a culvert had washed out and three cars were under water. One vehicle was upside down. North Metro Fire pulled three individuals out of the upside down vehicle. They were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The occupants of the other vehicles had already managed to escape the water. Motorists are reminded that conditions remain dangerous throughout the region. Do not get in a car and drive unless absolutely necessary.
Lyons, Longmont, North County Residents New Evacuation Center
The evacuation center at the Memorial Building in Longmont is beginning to fill up. A new emergency evacuation center has opened at Silver Creek High School at 4901 Nelson Road in Longmont.
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Boulder Fire Outbreak from lightning: Evacuations Flagstaff
Jun 26th
June 26, 4:45 p.m. – Pre-evacuation notices go to city residents
Pre-evacuation notices went out to 931 City of Boulder phone numbers. The area that received calls is bordered by Dartmouth on the north, Broadway on the east, all the way to the south edge of town. People should be ready to evacuate quickly. A Type 1 Federal Incident team is on its way.
June 26 – 4:19 p.m. – All Open Space properties are closed from Eldo. Springs to Boulder Canyon
All open space and recreational areas from Eldorado Springs to Boulder Canyon are closed until further notice.
June 26 – 4 p.m.
NCAR is voluntarily evacuating.
Media briefing at 4:30 p.m. at Criminal Justice Center at 6th and Canyon.
All Pets Animal Hospital is taking small animals. 303-499-5335. 5290 Manhattan Circle.
Fire is estimated to be 200-300 acres.
June 26 – 3:45 p.m. Road Closures – Bison Drive, Flagstaff Rd.
Road closures:
Bison Drive from 1000 block West
Flagstaff Rd. from Baseline & 6th Ave
Hard closures. No public access allowed. Residents are urged to take vital records and proof of residency when they leave.
June 26 – 3:28 p.m. – Flagstaff Fire evacuations ordered
Sheriff’s Command has issued evacuation orders for approximately 26 households in the area of Bison Drive and Pine Needle Notch subdivision. An evacuation point is being established at New Vista High School at 700 20th Street near Broadway and Baseline. Red Cross is on its way. Residents are advised to take vital records, proof of residency and all pets with them.
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June 25 3:18 p.m. – Flagstaff Road is restricted to fire response
Flagstaff Rd. is being used for transport of firefighting equipment. Public access will be restricted or closed along this road until further notice.
June 26 – 3:01 p.m. Bison Fire
A helicopter and heavy air tanker are working on the Bison Fire which is estimated at 6 acres and growing. Smoke can be seen from the city of Boulder and surrounding areas. Rocky Mountain Fire is in charge of the fire.
Fire in Boulder County – June 26 – 2:51 p.m.
There is a fire burning near Bison Drive east of Walker Ranch in the foothills of southern Boulder County. A heavy air tanker is en route and 39 pre-evacuation notices have been sent to residents on Bison Drive and in the Pine Needle Notch subdivision.