Boulder County is working on raising awareness about flood danger. This September was a wake up call! The Community Guide to Flood Safety gives you the 411 on what to do before, during and after a flood. Take a look!
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Testing. Testing. Testing of the Emergency Sirens Starts Today!
Testing of the countywide emergency sirens will begin today, Monday, April 6, 2015. These tests will be run at 10am and 7pm April through August. Want more info about emergency preparedness in Boulder County and beyond? http://www.boulderfloodinfo.net.
CU-Boulder and the City of Boulder Working Together in Effort to Mitigate Flooding!
Town-gown relationships are on the upswing as CU-Boulder considers supporting flood mitigation efforts through use of their CU-Boulder South Campus to contain future flood waters. Read the full article in the Daily Camera – HERE.
Infographic Sums Up Boulder Floods In One Pretty Picture!
This infographic sums up the 2013 Boulder Floods! Amazing to see the numbers for all phases – planning, response, recovery & resilience. We are a resilient community and we sure bounced back! For a full size infographic click – HERE.
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How Did Floods Impact Our Environment? Head Out On The Changing Landscapes Hike Today at 1pm to Learn More
Open Space and Mountain Parks [OSMP] invites you to join them to hike the Upper McClintock trail and visit areas 
affected by the flood. OSMP will provide contemplative time to absorb the changes on the land, as well as a brief overview of these events from the perspective of natural geologic change. This is an easy hike, about 2 miles round trip with 400 feet of elevation gain. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. No dogs please.
Details: Sunday, March 9, 2014 . 1 to 3:30pm
Changing Landscapes Hike: Open Space and Mountain Parks After the Floods
Open Space and Mountain Parks [OSMP] invites you to join them to hike the Upper McClintock trail and visit areas affected by the flood. OSMP will provide contemplative time to absorb the changes on the land, as well as a brief overview of these events from the perspective of natural geologic change. This is an easy hike, about 2 miles round trip with 400 feet of elevation gain. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage. No dogs please.
Details: Sunday, March 9, 2014 . 1 to 3:30pm
Boulder Flood Survey: How were you impacted?
September 2013 brought unprecedented rainfall to our region, causing significant flooding and extensive damage to both 
private property and public infrastructure. In response to this event, the City of Boulder is reviewing its flood management program and mitigation priorities and they need your help in identifying neighborhoods and areas in Boulder that were severely impacted by the recent flooding. They need residents’ help to understand which areas had the most flood damages. The survey is very short. Take the Boulder Flood Impact Survey!
Impacted by the Floods? Boulder County is Offering a Roadmap to Recovery Workshop
Boulder County is offering their Roadmap to Recovery™ Workshop on Feb. 4, 2014. This workshop is focuses on insurance and the recovery from the floods. Attendees will hear from a United Policyholders staff member and a flood damage expert on insurance matters. If you are struggling with your insurance company over flood claims or just want to make sure you are getting everything you deserve, this free workshop can help.
Boulder County Courthouse [1325 Pearl Street] from 6:30 to 8:30pm. More information here.
‘Provence to Lyons’ Flood Relief Benefit Dinner at Mateo Restaurant Tonight
‘Provence to Lyons’ Flood Relief Benefit Dinner at Mateo Restaurant (1837 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-7766) is tonight, October 2. Proceeds will go to benefit the citizens of lyons who have been displaced by the flood.
Join some of Boulder’s powerhouse chefs and bartenders are coming together to create a seven course meal with cocktail and wine pairings. Among the participants are Nate Bychinski of Mateo, Kelly Whitaker of Basta, Will and Coral Frischkorn of Cured, Bryan Dayton of Oak at Fourteenth, and Brett ZImmerman of the Boulder Wine Merchant. Reservations for two seatings (6 p.m. and 9 p.m.) can be made by calling 303.443.7766. Cost is $150/person. A complimentary community table will be reserved for residents of Lyons for both seatings.
Stay Warm, Dry and Safe Out There!
Please be safe everyone! Stay away from flood waters.
For updates on the status of flooding or other emergency situations in the Boulder area head to the Boulder Office of Emergency Management for details. This site is updated on a regular basis.
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