Flooding

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located at the Milliken Community Complex will close on Saturday, October 6th. Meanwhile, Weld County Commissioners approved a temporary 30-day lease for the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to relocate to the 4-H Building at Island Grove Park in Greeley from the Events Center at Island Grov

K99 is proud to announce the Nashville Rises Benefit Concert for the Victims of the Colorado Floods "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Thursday, October 17th at 7:00 PM at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland.

Now, thanks to Weld County, you can see before and after satellite images of the area that was flooded by the Colorado Flood of 2013. Weld County Commissioners have purchased satellite imagery collected during the flood event by Digital Globe Inc.

As things return to normal for many people in Northern Colorado, it is hard to forget the images from just a few weeks ago showing massive devastation. In the aftermath of the storm, we have heard some pretty amazing stories from people around our community, talking about what took place.

Sylvan Dale Ranch west of Loveland was hit hard by the Big Thompson Flood of 2013. The damage was even worse that it was back in 1976. The response from the public has also been overwhelming for the family that owns the ranch. They have written a letter to everyone who holds a special place in their heart for Sylvan Dale.

Colorado residents in designated counties recovering from the damage caused by recent severe storms, flooding, landslides, or mudslides can now register for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.

Colorado residents who suffered losses and damages as a result of the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides can get information about disaster assistance at two new Disaster Recovery Centers in Commerce City and Milliken.

Colorado State University is selling special, limited edition "CSU Cares" T-shirts, with all proceeds going to support Colorado flood relief and recovery.

The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced estimated opening dates for many highways in the state. The ultimate goal is to complete temporary or permanent repairs to restore mobility on these state highway routes by December 1, 2013.

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.