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Boulder NEW website for Emergencies
Mar 7th
BOULDER, Colo. — Today, the City of Boulder launched a new webpage for public safety information about ongoing or emergent incidents that are localized or do not rise to the level of the activation of the Emergency Operations Center. Starting with the next incident, this type of public safety awareness information, which has historically been released over the city’s social media accounts, will now also be provided, in reverse chronological order with dates and times, on this webpage: bldr.fyi/publicsafetyupdates. This will give community members a place to go on the city’s website if they become aware of an incident they wish to follow without having to utilize social media.
“Social media is constantly changing, and the city recognizes that emerging societal factors are affecting our community’s interest in and ability to use third-party platforms,” said Sarah Huntley, director of Communications and Engagement. “Our digital and public safety teams have been following this trend carefully, and we’re taking several concrete steps to make more information readily available to those who want it.”
In addition to today’s launch of the public safety updates webpage, the city also plans to implement a city information mobile app later this year, which will allow the city to share awareness-type public safety messaging when specific incidents are occurring. When the app launches, the city will publicize this option broadly.
While these additional communication tools do not replace the city’s presence on social media during public safety incidents, these new options reflect significant changes to the city’s communications practices.
“We’re optimistic these additions will increase the level of service and awareness to our community, and we are excited to roll them out,” Huntley said.
The awareness information provided on the new public safety updates webpage is in addition to – and not a substitute for – the city’s emergency alert systems. In situations where a large-scale emergency is occurring or there is a need to provide specific guidance about urgent actions community members should take, the City of Boulder and Boulder County use emergency alerts, sent by text and phone, to alert those who might be in harm’s way. Here’s where to find more information about emergency alert systems and how to sign up.
Boulder Soda Tax 2019 Health Equity Fund awards
Dec 6th
Do you know Boulder has hungry people. Here is a way we try to feed them
The City of Boulder has announced funding awards for 40 programs promoting health equity for city residents who are low-income or otherwise experiencing health disparities. Funded programs will address health promotion, general wellness and chronic disease prevention for at-risk populations.
During its Dec. 4 meeting, the Boulder City Council approved disbursement of $4,648,702.72 in total funding for 2019, through the Health Equity Fund (HEF), a community funding program created with revenues collected from the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Product Distribution Tax (SSB Tax). Program activities will include distribution of healthy and fresh foods, physical fitness, nutrition and wellness education, direct health services, increasing access to child care, health care and other services related to health improvement.
The city coordinates annual competitive HEF fund rounds where agencies can apply for funding for programs that meet the tax legislative intent and other HEF criteria. The Health Equity Advisory Committee, which includes a diverse group of community members, review applications and make funding allocation recommendations to the city.
In November 2018, city voters approved ballot measure 2D, allowing the city to retain all SSB Tax revenue for the HEF. Any revenue that is not allocated through the fund round will carry over for allocation for future funding opportunities.
The list of 2019 HEF funding allocations is available on the HEF website. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Crowe, Health Equity Fund program manager at 303-441-1928 or crowee@bouldercolorado.gov.
Snarf’s Best Sandwich in Boulder County 2017
Nov 1st
We visit with Ellen the Marketing Director of Snarf’s Sub Shops and talk about their recent 2017 People’s Choice Gold Award for the Best Sandwich in Boulder County. We also have a look at some of the sandwiches that got them this prestigious win including their Meatball Parmesan that also was awarded the Best in 50 States for Colorado by USA Today in 2017.
Find more or our videos and news about Snarf’s in Boulder Here.
