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More help for flood victims (maybe)
Feb 5th
Volunteer interviewers will meet with flood survivors to help individuals connect with resources and gain a clear picture of what it will take to recover
The Long-Term Flood Recovery Group of Boulder County (LTFRG) has requested the services of a national disaster recovery group to determine who in the community will not be able to rebuild and recover without assistance. A team of World Renew volunteers will conduct one-on-one interviews with flood survivors from Feb. 10 through Feb. 22. This process will help to prioritize individual needs and connect survivors with the LTFRG, which can provide long-term support during recovery with individual case management as well as financial and construction assistance for those most in need.
The LTFRG is organizing five walk-in locations across the county during the organization’s time. Residents affected by the flood who require assistance for flood recovery are encouraged to visit a walk-in center to complete a short interview regarding flood losses and recovery needs.
All information given at the walk-in centers is confidential and will assist designated case managers to help residents connect with available resources. The information will also help to develop a detailed estimate of the total cost for recovery in the community, which will help the LTFRG as well as government agencies raise the necessary recovery funds and donations of building materials and supplies.
Interview questions are straightforward and should not require residents to supply any paperwork, although if flood survivors do have a FEMA number, they are asked to bring that with them to the center. Spanish language interpreters will be onsite at the Longmont location every day and will be available at other sites during designated hours. Sites are also wheelchair accessible (with the exception of the Altona Grange site) and appointments can be made for any ASL requirements.
South Boulder
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church – 4215 Grinnell Ave., Boulder
Monday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lyons
Walt Self Senior Center – 335 Railroad Ave., Building B, Lyons
Monday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Longmont
First Lutheran Church – 803 3rd Ave., Longmont
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
North Boulder
Boulder Friends Meeting – 1825 Upland, Boulder
Monday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central Boulder County
Altona Grange – 9386 N. 39th St. (at Nelson Road)
Thursday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The City of Boulder is proud to be partnering with the Long-Term Flood Recovery Group on this and its other efforts to address unmet needs throughout our county. For more information about the group or the World Renew sessions, please contact the Long-Term Flood Recovery Group, at 303-895-3429 orfloodrecovery@unitedwayfoothills.org.
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County to help flood victims with income tax filing
Feb 4th
Residents invited to post-flood income tax workshop Feb. 12
Boulder County, Colo. – Residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the 2013 Flood, or local tax and personal finance professionals are encouraged to attend the workshop on Feb.12. Attendees will hear from disaster tax expert John Trapani, CPA.
Income tax help will be available to flood victims
The workshop will help residents navigate their income tax options following a major disaster:
When: Wednesday, Feb 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 3rd Floor
RSVP: www.UPhelp.org/RSVP
The workshop will cover several topics including:
· Income tax benefits and reporting responsibilities that can help and hurt people who experienced a disaster loss
· Major questions to be discussed:
o Is there a loss or gain? What tax year should you claim a loss? Sell 7 buy or rebuild?
· Documenting and claiming insured and uninsured losses
· Tax consequences of insurance settlements SBA loans, FEMA grants, etc.
· Special rules for federally declared disasters
· Determining your cost basis for damaged property
Attendees will have the chance to ask questions during a Q&A session.
Boulder County, the Long-Term Flood Recovery Group and United Policyholders host this free workshop
For more information about the workshop, visit www.accountantfordisasterrecovery.com or call Kerri Oliver at kerrioliver@gmail.com.
Police need help in locating hit and run suspect
Jan 30th
Boulder police are looking for anyone who has information on a hit and run accident that occurred on Sunday, January 26 at approximately 6:25 p.m. on South Broadway and Grinnell Street.
The vehicle is described as a dark green Ford Ranger truck with gold colored side view mirrors and “spinners” on the hubcaps. The truck was traveling northbound and struck a female crossing the road at that location. She sustained fractures to her lower leg. Pieces of the passenger’s side view mirror were located at the scene.
Anyone who was in the area at that time or has knowledge of the accident is urged to call Sgt. Lauri Wegscheider at 303-441-4047.
Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
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