Governor Jared Polis expands flood disaster emergency to 12 southwest Colorado counties
Gov. Jared Polis has added Conejos County to a disaster emergency declaration for flooding in southwest Colorado, bringing the order to 12 counties. Governor Jared Polis has expanded a disaster emergency declaration for flooding in southwest Colorado to 12 counties, bringing the order to 12. About 100 people have evacuated and many are still stranded in their homes due to floodwaters. The declaration allows the use of state resources, including members of the Colorado National Guard. The state is coordinating with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe on flooding affecting tribal land. The State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating the response. The Colorado Department of Transportation is monitoring road damage and managing closures. The governor's office has reminded people not to drive through floodwaters when they cannot see the road beneath.
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DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis has added Conejos County to a disaster emergency declaration for flooding in southwest Colorado, bringing the order to 12 counties, as about 100 people have evacuated and man... [2901 symbols]
