Flood Conditions Update 9/13, 5:40 p.m.
Posted on: Sep-13-2013
FORT COLLINS, CO – The most recent information regarding the flooding status of the city follows:• City staff continues to inspect closed bridges for structural integrity and safety.
• Two Red Cross shelters are open: Tavelli Elementary School at 1118 Miramont Drive and Timberline Church at 2908 S. Timberline Road (just south of Drake Road on Timberline Road); phone number for Timberline is 970-207-6130.
• The Poudre River stream flow is continuing to lower but caution is still strongly advised.
• The National Weather Service tonight expects light rain showers into the evening tomorrow; an increased chance of rainfall with higher intensity throughout the northern area.
• Residents returning to their homes should go to the following websites for key information on how to manage conditions at their home:
o http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/preparation_recovery/after_a_flood.jsp
o http://www.floodsmart.gov/toolkits/flood/downloads/AfterFloodFactSheet-08-2010.pdf
o http://www.ready.gov/floods
• Press releases and social media will continue to be updated periodically with key updates.
Fort Collins Utilities will continue to update flooding information at www.fcgov.com/oem.
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Emily Wilmsen, Public Relations Coordinator
- 970.980.6120
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