Situation Report 2006-16t
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Report Date: 1030 hours January 5, 2007
Event Type: Blizzard
Situation: Life safety of the public and responders remain the first priority. Ground feeding of livestock continues throughout the southeast region. Other activities involve locating structural engineers to assess buildings. Over the last several days, multiple buildings have collapsed or are in danger of collapsing.
CDOT continues its DEM support mission in working the county road effort. A priority list of roads for Baca and Prowers counties is posted in WebEOC.
The western and mountain sections of the state received approximately 5-8 inches of snow overnight which has caused some traffic slowdowns but local road and bridge departments are handling the situation.
The weather system hit the Denver metropolitan area overnight resulting in several inches of snow causing some school and business cancellations. Snow is expected to continue to fall throughout the day. The significance of this weather is that it will ground the National Guard helicopters based at Buckley Air Force Base supporting the southeast region. Based upon preliminary reports, local jurisdictions will be able to handle the current snowfall. A snow and blowing snow advisory continues for the area through 6pm today.
Source: Pueblo Chieftain
Source: Denver Post
Requests to donate funds to support the animals are coming in. We are encouraging cash donations are sent to: CVMF Animal Emergency Relief Fund, 789 Sherman, Suite 550, Denver 80203, 303-318-0447 CORRECTED TELEPHONE NUMBER
Later today, several state agencies will be meeting to discuss issues revolving around potential health effects associated with the aftermath of the storm. The focus of this meeting will be to outline standard operating procedures, policies, rules, and declarations.
Current missions: Supporting Mission type Mission requirement
1. TF 169 South Cargo hauling Support Agriculture
2. TF 169 South Kim - Transport supplies Diesel fuel
3. TF South Hay ground support @ Pueblo Airport
Highway Status Report (as of 1900, January 4 th)
- Baca County 11% open
- Bent County 70% passable to 4 wheel drive
- Crowley County 100% open
- Huerfano County 90% open
- Kiowa County 99% open
- Las Animas County 70% one – one lane primary
- Otero County 98% open
- Prowers County 70% roads open to 4 wheel drive
Shelters: Springfield High School is on standby. WebEOC updated.
Weather Report:
Southeast Region (No significant change from last night)
Throughout the Otero – Prowers – eastern Las Animas – Baca Counties, the weather forecast for the next operational period involves: A slight chance of snow before 10am, turning to rain, then after 3pm turning to snow. Possible accumulation of two-inches is expected; Temperatures ranging from 35 down to the teens; and Winds will 10-20 mph with gusts near 35.
Saturday through Sunday may have high temperatures in the 30s with partly cloudy skies. Winds ranging between 5-15 mph out of the north northwest.
Agencies Involved: Alpine Search and Rescue, Arapahoe County, Baca County EOC, Bureau of Land Management, Civil Air Patrol, Clear Creek County, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Colorado Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Division of Emergency Management, Colorado Division of Fire Safety, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado State Parks, Eagle County, Elizabeth Fire, FEMA Region VIII, Greeley, Grand County, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Jefferson County, Mesa County, Otero EOC, Parker Fire, Prowers County EOC, Pueblo City & County, Public Utilities Commission, Rocky Mountain Coordination Center, Salvation Army, Summit County.
Requests for Assistance: None at this time. All equipment and personnel needs are being met or are being tasked. However, this may change as the current storm system moves into the area. An additional reminder that all deployments must be approved through the SEOC.
Misc. Info: CDOT has a website where they post the up-to-the-minute road conditions. http://www.cotrip.org. The upper left hand field is “Travel Information.” Select the 1st entry, “Road Conditions.” This page has a scroll down bar. Select “Report to View”, which will give you a more customized report tailored to your Regions.
DEM Communications continues to monitor DTRS (800MHz), MAC 9 (SE Regional Operations), MAC 10 (South Region Operations), MAC 11 (Military Operations), MAC 13 ( Baca County operations). Adding National Law (NLEEC)(VHF) and State Patrol Channel 3
WebEOC information: http://www.dem.state.co.us/eoc6/ Incident name Winter Storm Dec 28.