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SITUATION REPORT
Park County Snow Emergency

Previous SITREPs posted at: http://dola.colorado.gov/dem/operations/sitreps/sitreps.htm
Press Releases posted at: http://dola.colorado.gov/dem/Press/press_releases.htm

SUBJECT: High Priority - Park County Blizzard

• Report Date/Time: Feb 12, 2008/ 0830
• Location: Park County
• Event Start Date/Time: Feb 11, 2008
• Agencies Involved: CDOT, JEFFCO, Arapahoe Cty, El Paso Cty, Summit Cty, Clear Cr Cty, Baca Cty, Pueblo Cty, Red Cross, Salvation Army, DEM
• State Assistance Requested: CDOT snow removal equip on site
• Death/Major Injuries: None
• Damages: Minor structural damage due to snow loading. Unestimated number of livestock lost
• Current Status: Estimated 120 families snowed in for last 4 days. County and CDOT are prioritizing missions and commencing snow removal operations. Shelters available but empty. Medication, food, and fuel to homeowners will be a priority today.
• Future Threats: Winds remain strong in South Park. More snow predicted for Thursday.
• Incident Command Jurisdiction: Park County. Incident Commander is Bob Olme, Asst Chief for NW Fire
• CDEM POC: Dick Vnuk, 720-852-6627