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posted by Pinecamguy at 4:23 PM

Antero Reservoir Draining Under Way

The Denver Water Board began draining Antero Reservoir this morning, in an effort to re-fill Cheesman Reservoir further downstream.

Cheesman, in the middle of the Hayman Fire area, has been a low capacity as a result of the continuing drought and demands from Denver Water Users.

Denver Water Board officials feared runoff from the Hayman Fire would be too much for the partially-filled reservoir.

Antero is being drained at the rate of 299 cubic feet per second.

It will take two weeks to drain Antero to half capaicity. At that point, Division of Wildlife employees will move in and attempt to net and save fish in the reservoir, moving them to other reservoirs.
posted by Pinecamguy at 10:59 AM

HOMEOWNERS IN WILDFIRE IMPACTED AREAS ARE AT HIGHER RISK FOR FLOOD & MANY HAVE NO INSURANCE COVERAGE

July 23, 2002 -Now that wildfires have left behind thousands of acres of charred, barren land, the next major concerns for Colorado homeowners in those burned out areas are flooding and mudslides. Residents in these areas need to be aware that standard

homeowners and renters insurance policies don't cover flooding or damage resulting from mudslides. Since mountain communities are less likely to be in a flood plain, homeowners and renters may not have considered separate flood coverage in the past or even been

aware of the need to purchase a special flood policy. The good news is that residents not located in a flood plain are eligible for a Preferred Cost Policy that has the same coverages as a flood policy, but is less expensive.

Flood insurance can be purchased through your insurance agent or company representative, but must be in place 30 days in advance of the flood. So if you are concerned about the heightened risk, now is the time to check into flood insurance. "It's

estimated that 30% of flood claims are filed in low risk areas," says Carole Walker, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. "So, all homeowners need to at least consider purchasing additional flood coverage." Flood insurance

is funded federally through the National Flood Insurance Program and your community must participate for you to be eligible.

BEFORE THE FLOOD

-- Know the elevation of your property in relation to nearby bodies of water. If your home is not on high ground, know where high ground is and how to get there quickly.

--Keep apprised of weather conditions both where you are and upstream. Distant rain or snowmelt can cause a raging torrent headed in your direction in minutes.

--Be aware of flood watches and warnings. If a flood watch or warning has been issued, move your family (and belongings, if there is time) to high ground. In some cases, flood insurance will reimburse the costs you incur for moving and temporarily storing the contents of your home.

--Remember: Your homeowners insurance policy does not cover flood damage. If you decide to buy a flood insurance policy, which is the only type of policy that covers flood damage, consider insuring your home for 100 percent of replacement cost and buying insurance to cover the contents of your home, as well as the dwelling.

DURING THE FLOOD

-- Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream on foot if the water is above your knees.

-- Do not try to drive over a flooded road. If the vehicle stalls, you and the vehicle may be swept away.

-- Abandon a stalled vehicle immediately.

-- Avoid traveling at night, when flood dangers are more difficult to recognize.

AFTER THE FLOOD

-- Contact your insurance professional immediately.

-- Stay away from disaster areas so you don't impede rescue efforts and other emergency operations.

-- Drink only boiled water, and discard any fresh food that may have been contaminated by floodwaters.

(Info from Rocky Mountain Insurance Information)
posted by Pinecamguy at 10:40 AM

Conifer Blood Drive this Friday at Conifer Medical Center

Conifer Medical Center-26659 Pleasant Park Road
Friday, July 26, 2002
2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Bonfils Mobile Coach

Contact Laura James at 303-674-0605 for more info or to schedule an appointment.
posted by Jim Intriglia at 10:08 AM

Flying cigarettes worry residents near Pike forest

Paul Cohen and his 5-year-old son, Davis, collected a hefty pile of cigarette butts after Cohen noticed many of them on the streets he jogs near his Old Stage home. They are concerned mixing the drought and cigarette butts is a recipe for more fires:
gazette.com
posted by Pinecamguy at 11:22 AM