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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
Colorado Daily Status Report May 19, 2017
Information in this report was gathered prior to 8:30 a.m.
Alerts/Warnings
National Terrorism Advisory System: No Current Alerts | Bulletin
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Activation Level: Level 2
Current Disasters/Large Incidents:
ď‚· The Colorado DHSEM is monitoring statewide impacts due to severe winter weather and
rain systems across Colorado.
ď‚· DHSEM continues to support Pueblo County, Custer County, Otero County and
Huerfano County for the May 8-11 flooding event.
Major Road Impacts/Closures:
Road Closure: US 6 Westbound / Eastbound Loveland Pass (Milemarker 220-229) due to
hazardous conditions.
Road Closure: US 287 closed NB at Ted's Place due to adverse conditions in Wyoming
Colorado Regional Updates
Field Services Manager - Bruce Holloman - 720-852-6614
Deputy Field Services Manager – Paul Eller - 303-870-6893
The Field Services Manager (FSM) is available for technical support and assistance to the state.
The Deputy FSM is on annual leave until May 22.
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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
Northwest - Chuck Vale - 970-846-3912
Counties: Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Summit
The Regional Field Manager is monitoring the winter storm. He remains available for technical
support and assistance to the region.
West - Drew Petersen - 970-633-0201
Counties: Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel
The Regional Field Manager is supporting an evening DHSEM Auxiliary Communications Class
in Delta and remains available for technical support and assistance to the region.
Southwest - Trevor Denney - 970-247-7674
Counties: Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan, Southern Ute Indian Tribe and
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
The Regional Field Manager is available for technical support and assistance to the region.
San Luis Valley - David Osborn – 719-587-5213
Counties: Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache
The Regional Field Manager will be participating in a water conservation meeting in Costilla
County today and remains available for technical support and assistance to the region.
South East - Riley Frazee – 719-510-2388
Counties: Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers
The Regional Field Manager continues to support Otero County and Bent County for flooding
that occurred from rains occurring May 8-11, 2017. He remains available for technical support
and assistance to the region.
South - Christe Coleman – 970-250-0440
Counties: Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo
The Regional Field Manager is monitoring the winter storm and will be instructing an ICS 300 in
Custer County on May 18-19. She continues to support Pueblo, Custer and Huerfano Counties
in the aftermath of the flooding last week and remains available for technical support and
assistance to the region.
South Central – Mark Boley - 720-415-4502
Counties: Chaffee, El Paso, Lake, Park, Teller
The Regional Field Manager is monitoring the winter storm and will attend the Civil/Military
Collaborative meeting in Colorado Springs. He remains available for technical support and
assistance to the region.
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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
North Central - Cory Stark - 720-852-6618
Counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin,
Jefferson
The Regional Field Manager is monitoring the Spring Storm Incident across the north central
region. He remains available for technical assistance and support to the region.
Northeast - Kevin Kuretich - 970-867-4300
Counties: Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Philips, Sedgwick,
Washington, Weld, Yuma
The Regional Field Manager is coordinating Colorado National Guard Small Unit Support
Vehicle (CONG SUSV) support with Larimer County this morning, and assessing potential flood
threats along the South Platter River this afternoon. He remains available for technical support
and assistance to the region.
Colorado Emergency Support Functions
1- Transportation
These links connects you with CDOT traffic alerts and road conditions, Road
conditions/Closures - both planned and non-planned (accidents, etc.) throughout Colorado:
* COTRIP (511) * Conditions Map * Road Speed Map * Subscribe to Alerts * Travel Alerts
* CDOT Mobile App * CDOT Website * Twitter * Facebook
DIA * DIA Parking * Flight Status * National Flight Status via the FAA
DIA Social Networks: * Twitter * Facebook
Road Closure: US 6 Westbound / Eastbound Loveland Pass (Milemarker 220-229) due to
hazardous conditions.
Road Closure: US 287 closed NB at Ted's Place due to adverse conditions in Wyoming
Snow plow locations can be found at: http://cotrip.org/snowplow.htm#/snowplow
For Traction and Chain law notices go to: http://cotrip.org/travelAlerts.htm#?roadId= and look
under Travel Alerts.
2 - TeleCommunications – IT
Communications | US-CERT Cyber Alert – Website * Twitter
We continue to monitor our public safety communications networks for any interruptions related
to the May Winter Storm.
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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
3 - Public Works – Engineering
Flood Reconstruction Projects
Normal Operations
4 – Firefighting
Base Resources
ď‚· Rocky Mountain Preparedness Level: 1 | National Preparedness Level: Increased to 2 as
of 1400 on 05/16/2017
ď‚· The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) are now on High Alert: available on a 1 hour
call status, and can be ordered through CSP Dispatch via the State of Colorado
Emergency Operations Line (303-279-8855). To help expedite an MMA request
complete the MMA Request Form (fillable).
ď‚· MMA 328 is committed to the West Mims Fire in Florida, MMA 327 is available.
Assigned Resources
ď‚· West Mims Fire, Florida: North Central Plains Region (FMO) Fire Management
Officer, Deputy Section Chief, MMA328
ď‚· Cowbell Fire, Florida: Plans Branch Chief
ď‚· Minnesota Helitack Detail: Southwest Regional FMO, 2 other personnel
Agency Assists last 24 hours
ď‚· None Reported
5 - Emergency Management
ESF 5 is operating from an alternate site Friday due to a planned power system upgrade at the
primary site. All staff remain available to fulfill support needs and resource requests.
6 - Mass Care
Colorado VOAD * HelpColoradoNow.Org *
ESF 6 will be attending the National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
conference all week in Houston, Texas.
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Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
7 – Resource Mobilization
Colorado Resource Rate Form - Paper Process (CRRF) * Reimbursement Packet * Credentialing
*CO-ASSIST
ESF 7 is staffing the State EOC and participating in the Northwest Incident Management Team
full-scale exercise in Meeker.
8 - Public Health
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) * Twitter * Facebook *
Colorado Health Alert Network *Emergency Preparedness Topics * Air Monitoring Map
Air Quality & Advisories
ESF 8 is hosting the State EOC and is supporting the State EOC activation for the current winter
storm event.
9 - Search and Rescue
Normal Operations
10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials
Normal Operations
11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Normal Operations
12 – Energy
"For Xcel, only 112 outages affecting 3,528 customers. For Poudre Valley REA there are 2,442
outages overall. But some zip codes are struggling to get back up: East of Estes Park, Milliken,
Horsetooth, Loveland and Allenspark. As with other predicted storms, the outages are
fluctuating and will continue to do so throughout the day as utility repair crews are dispatched to
affected areas to restore service.”
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Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
13 - Public Safety/Security
Colorado State Patrol (CSP) * Twitter * Facebook
Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) * Mobile App Apple Android * File a Suspicious
Activity Report
ď‚· NTAS Bulletin issued on May 15, 2017
Normal Operations
14 – Recovery
Mitigation and Recovery Website
ď‚· DR-4145 Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
ď‚· DR-4229 Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Normal Operations
15 - Public Information
COEmergency.com * Twitter * Facebook | READYColorado.com * Twitter * Facebook
DHSEM.state.co.us | | Mitigation and Recovery Website
Strategic Communications Director supporting northwest region exercise in Meeker,
Colorado. Communications Specialist conducting monthly Colorado Virtual Operations Support
Team (COVOST) web-based meeting and acting as Deputy ESF 15 in State EOC.
Colorado National Guard
JOC Email JOC Phone: 720-250-1290
The Colorado National Guard is monitoring the Spring Storm awaiting orders from the State
EOC.
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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
Training posted to the DHSEM Website
Weather: National Weather Service Update
Colorado Weather Watches/Warnings/Advisories - Website
Last updated: 05:50 MDT on 05-19-2017
Flood Warning
Issued: May 19 at 5:50AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 5:09PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: El Paso
Flood Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:49AM MDT
Expiring: May 20 at 4:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Weld
Freeze Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:17AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 10:00AM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Four Corners, Upper Dolores River; Paradox
Valley, Little Dolores River
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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:17AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Elkhead and Park Mountains; Flattops; Gore and Elk Mountains, Central Mountain Valleys;
Grand and Battlement Mesas; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
Freeze Watch
Issued: May 19 at 4:17AM MDT
Expiring: May 20 at 9:00AM MDT
Urgency: Future
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Four Corners, Upper Dolores River; Paradox
Valley, Little Dolores River
Frost Advisory
Issued: May 19 at 4:09AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 9:00AM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Colorado Springs Vicinity, Southern El Paso County, Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft; Trinidad
Vicinity, Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft; Walsenburg Vicinity, Upper Huerfano River Basin Below
7500 Ft
Freeze Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:09AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 11:00AM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Northern El Paso County, Monument Ridge, Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:08AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft; Western Mosquito Range, East Lake County
Above 11000 Ft
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:08AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: May 19 at 4:08AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft; La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft; Leadville
Vicinity, Lake County Below 11000 Ft; Western Mosquito Range, East Chaffee County above 9000Ft
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: May 19 at 4:08AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft; Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Between 7500 and 11000 Ft
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This daily report is created by the Strategic Communications Team within the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: May 19 at 4:08AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Teller County, Rampart Range above 7500fT, Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft
Freeze Warning
Issued: May 19 at 4:01AM MDT
Expiring: May 20 at 9:00AM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet, West Broomfield County; Central and East
Adams and Arapahoe Counties; Central and South Weld County; Elbert, Central and East Douglas Counties
Above 6000 Feet; Larimer County Below 6000 Feet, Northwest Weld County; Morgan County; North Douglas
County Below 6000 Feet, Denver, West Adams and Arapahoe Counties, East Broomfield County; North and
Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet, North Lincoln County; Northeast Weld County
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: May 19 at 3:48AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 12:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Larimer County Below 6000 Feet, Northwest Weld County
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: May 19 at 3:48AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet; South and East Jackson, Larimer,
North and Northeast Grand, Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: May 19 at 3:48AM MDT
Expiring: May 19 at 6:00PM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Northeast Park
Counties Below 9000 Feet; South and Southeast Grand, West Central and Southwest Boulder, Gilpin, Clear
Creek, Summit, North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet
Frost Advisory
Issued: May 19 at 3:18AM MDT
Expiring: May 20 at 7:00AM MDT
Urgency: Expected
Status: Actual
Areas affected: Cheyenne County; Kit Carson County; Yuma County
East (Goodland) - Website * Twitter * Facebook
North East (Boulder) - Website * Twitter * Facebook
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Management. Additional reports and graphics are available in the attached pdf document. NSTR = Nothing Significant to Report.
Colorado Fire Restrictions, Bans and Current Fires
Current Fire Map
Fire Restrictions Map * Fire Restrictions Post
To share new fire restrictions for placement on the map please email Micki.Trost@state.co.us
National Fire Maps
Current Large Incidents Map * New Large Incidents Map * National Monthly Wildfire Potential
Outlook * RMACC.info * RMACC Daily Incident Update * RMACC Daily Briefing * NIFC Sit
Report * Definition of Levels * RMACC Morning Intelligence * Sit Report
RMACC Preparedness Level: 1 | National Preparedness Level 1