The recent Colorado floods have caused devastation to property, roads, and to people's lives. The amount of damage done to our dear state has caused distress and concern among us all and has left us with the question: how do we help those in need...

With all the flooding we have had in Northern Colorado, molds and bacteria can be a major health concern. Can you get sick from it? The simple answer is yes.

We are seeing conditions improve and roads are beginning to re-open, however many in Weld County still remain flooded. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has now re-opened both directions of I-25 in all areas that were previously closed.

As we reported earlier, CDOT will be spending its entire $100 million emergency fund to repair the roads and bridges damaged by the flooding here in Northern Colorado. CDOT has recently announced that those contracts have been awarded to contractors and work will begin immediately.

A Colorado Deputy ticketed an Army National Guard blackhawk helicopter that was parked on a road while helping to rescue stranded victims of the Colorado flood. Now, before you get all bent out of shape about how horrible that is, realize that is was just a good-natured little prank to lighten the mood in lieu of all the destruction.

Most City of Evans residents and business operators who were in the “no flush” zone now are allowed to flush toilets, wash their hands and shower, but some restrictions remain in effect until the Wastewater Treatment Plant is fully operational. Evans has been under a ‘no flush’ order for eight days.

Now that flood waters in most places have receded and communities begin to pickup the pieces, it's mind blowing to think about all that has happened in just one week and how the floods have changed parts of Northern Colorado forever. As we have been following all of the developments coming into our studios, we have seen some pretty amazing things take place, from incredibly heartbreaking pictures to inspirational stories of harrowing rescues.

Larimer County and Weld County have created Disaster Assistance Centers and Distribution Centers for evacuees affected by the 2013 Colorado Flood.

Two separate meetings will be held tonight (Friday, September 20) for flood evacuees in Larimer County and for those evacuated in Evans.

The Larimer County Landfill is now accepting flood debris and waste from the recent flooding.

We have seen so many pictures and so much video of the devastating destruction in the Big Thompson Canyon from the Flood that has touched our souls. Our friend Drew from Star Painter Productions shot some incredible video this week that just ripped our hearts out. It’s Sylvan Dale Ranch, west of Loveland.

The word out this afternoon from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office: Beware of Scams!