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Category: Local News
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Stage 2 Open Burning Ban
Due to the extremely dry conditions in unincorporated Arapahoe County, Centennial, Foxfield, and Deer Trail, Arapahoe County is in stage 2 open burn ban.
In stage 2 open burn ban:
No fireworks or any other outdoor fires including, but not limited to, campfires, fires in constructed, permanent fire pits; fire grates within developed camp and picnic grounds and recreation sites; charcoal fueled fires, warming fires, fires in outdoor wood-burning stoves (chimney sparks or embers); the prescribed burning of fence lines, fence rows, fields, farmlands, rangelands, wildlands, trash, and debris.
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Colorado State Patrol Seeks Information For Vehicle Pedestrian Fatal
(Superior, COLO)
Colorado State patrol investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with a vehicle/pedestrian crash that happened on Tuesday night at approximately 9:11p.m. on Highway 36 just West of the McCaslin Boulevard overpass.
A pedestrian was running across the highway and was struck. Investigators believe the pedestrian was hit by multiple vehicles before one stopped at the scene. Investigators are asking anyone that was in the area at that time and think they might have struck or run over anything not realizing it was a pedestrian to please call with any information they may have on the incident.
Please call 303-239-4583 and refer case #1D221241
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Colorado launches new Crisis Guidelines informed by school tragedies
Panel of school safety experts will discuss Crisis Guidelines in virtual news conference
(April 20, 2022) – After convening experts from across the state who have dealt with unimaginable crises in educational settings, the Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) recently released new Crisis Guidelines to help K-12 schools and institutions of higher education prepare for and respond to large-scale emergencies.
The new Crisis Guidelines incorporate recommendations based on lessons learned from school tragedies in Colorado and across the country in an effort to prepare others for the possibility of one of these events. The guidelines also incorporate the input of K-12 and higher education school security experts, mental health providers, and crisis responders.
On April 21, the Colorado Department of Public Safety will host a panel of representatives to discuss the Crisis Guidelines, lessons learned, and key takeaways for school safety.
WHAT: Colorado School Crisis Guidelines News Conference
WHEN: 9:30 am, Thursday, April 21, 2022
WHERE: Virtual, join via: meet.google.com/nxa-kjvj-xvx
WHO: School safety experts including:
- Chris Harms, Director, Colorado School Safety Resource Center
- John McDonald, Executive Director, Department of School Safety, Jeffco Public Schools
- Greg Busch, Emergency Manager, Colorado Community College System
- Nate Thompson, Director of Social, Emotional, & Behavior Services, Littleton Public Schools
- Kati Garner, Regional Training Consultant, Colorado School Safety Resource Center
“No two crises are the same and therefore it is impossible to anticipate all situations. However, knowing what worked previously and what educators had wished were in place before an emergency, can help others before tragedy strikes,” said CSSRC Director Chris Harms.
For more information about the guidelines or school safety, visit cssrc.colorado.gov.
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Safe2Tell report shows slight increase in tips in March
April 12, 2022 (DENVER)—Safe2Tell report volume slightly increased last month when compared to February, according to the monthly report released today. Historically, reports decrease during months when schools are on break, and spring break occurs most often in March.In March, the program received 1,838 reports, a 1% increase in monthly report volume compared to February 2022. To date for the 2021-22 school year, Safe2Tell has received 14,809 reports.Suicide threats (263), bullying (171), and welfare checks (146) were the top categories of reports in March. Welfare checks are usually reports that express concern about a peer.“While last month’s increase was slight, it indicates that communities value and use Safe2Tell even when schools are not in session. And as one of our report examples demonstrates this month, submitting an anonymous report to Safe2Tell can help keep students safe, especially if your intention is to make sure they receive the help they need,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “Speaking up, either to a trusted adult or through an anonymous report to Safe2Tell, can make a positive difference in someone’s life.”In this school year, false reports are 1.9% of all reports submitted to Safe2Tell. False reports are those that contain untrue information and are submitted with the intent to harm, injure, or bully another person.In March, anonymous reports from students and other individuals successfully helped protect students’ safety. For example:- A person reported seeing a student show another student what appeared to be a gun. Local law enforcement investigated and found the student had a splat ball gun and not a real gun. The school resource officer spoke with the parent and student, and school disciplinary action was taken.
- A student reported that another student was talking about self-harm and using drugs. Local teams spoke with the Crisis Response Team, the student, and family and the student was transferred to a hospital.
The following is an example of unintentional misuse of the program:- A person reported their concerns regarding a school district employee’s qualifications. This person was encouraged to contact the school district in the future.
Safe2Tell is a successful violence intervention and prevention program for students to anonymously report threats to their own, and others’, safety. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit nor mental health counseling service provider; it is a conduit of information for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials pursuant to state law.To make a report, individuals can call 1-877-542-7233 from anywhere, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reports also can be made at Safe2Tell.org or through the Safe2Tell mobile app which is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. -
Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado Opens Evacuation Center
Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado Opens Evacuation Center
Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado are providing support
for those evacuated due to a fast-moving brush fire in Pueblo, Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, APRIL 10, 2022 – The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado has opened an evacuation center ready to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance due to the fast-moving brush fire located north of the Arkansas River and east of Pueblo Blvd. in Pueblo, Colorado. Red Cross volunteers are standing by to help people with immediate needs, supplies and support.
The evacuation center is located at the Goodnight Elementary School: 624 Windy Way, Pueblo, CO 81005.
The Red Cross will be available for additional support and help, as it is requested from the counties, cities and Emergency Operation Centers involved. Visit https://cowyredcrossblog.org/pueblo-brush-fire for current updates.
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Forest Service Chief Moore and Interior Secretary Haaland to Visit Colorado on Rural Infrastructure Tour
Chief Moore and Secretary Haaland Will Highlight Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Combat Wildfire Crisis, Build Resilience in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 – On Monday, April 11, U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will travel to Colorado for an event with Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representative Joe Neguse to help launch the Biden-Harris Administration’s Rural Infrastructure Tour, which will highlight how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments will help deliver results and resources in rural communities.
Chief Moore, Secretary Haaland, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, and Representative Neguse will visit Boulder County, where they will conduct a joint field visit to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive efforts to protect rural communities from the threat of wildfires and improve the resilience of America’s forests and public lands. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes historic investments to implement this critical work through hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration activities across America’s forests, rangelands, and grasslands.After receiving a joint operational briefing from wildland fire experts about the seasonal fire outlook, Chief Moore, Secretary Haaland, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, and Representative Neguse will share their vision for the Biden-Harris Administration’s wildland fire preparedness and response. They will also highlight new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems against the threat of wildfire.This week, the Department of the Interior released a roadmap for making historic investments in forest restoration, hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration in coordination with federal, non-federal and Tribal partners. This roadmap follows the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service 10-Year Wildfire Crisis Strategy earlier this year. Taken together, these plans outline the treatment, monitoring and maintenance strategy the agencies will use to address wildfire risk, better serve communities, and improve conditions on all types of lands where wildfires can occur.Monday, April 11, 2022WHO: U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper, and Representative Joe NeguseWHAT: USDA & DOI Field Visit to Highlight Wildfire InvestmentsWHEN: Monday, April 11 at 12:40 PM MSTWHERE: Boulder County, Colorado. Please RSVP for location and arrival instructions.—————————
Statement from the Office of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 – Yesterday, after experiencing mild symptoms, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tested positive for COVID. He is fully vaccinated and boosted. He is sharing the news of his positive COVID test out of an abundance of transparency.The Secretary’s office is conducting contact tracing and is notifying those with whom he may have been a close contact in accordance with CDC guidance.From Monday, April 4, to Tuesday, April 5, the Secretary met with Mexican officials while on official travel. The Secretary tested negative at the time of his departure and after his return. Out of an abundance of caution, the Mexican government has been informed of this positive test.Secretary Vilsack will isolate in accordance with CDC guidelines and will return to the office after testing negative for the virus. During that time, he will continue his official duties. -
Secretaries Vilsack and Haaland to Visit Colorado on Rural Infrastructure Tour
Secretaries Will Highlight Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Combat Wildfire Crisis, Build Resilience in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2022 – On Monday, April 11, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will travel to Colorado for an event with Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representative Joe Neguse to help launch the Biden-Harris Administration’s Rural Infrastructure Tour, which will highlight how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments will help deliver results and resources in rural communities.Secretaries Vilsack and Haaland, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper and Representative Neguse will visit Boulder County, where they will conduct a joint field visit to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive efforts to protect rural communities from the threat of wildfires and improve the resilience of America’s forests and public lands. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes historic investments to implement this critical work through hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration activities across America’s forests, rangelands, and grasslands.After receiving a joint operational briefing from wildland fire experts about the seasonal fire outlook, Secretaries Vilsack and Haaland, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper and Representative Neguse will share their vision for the Biden-Harris Administration’s wildland fire preparedness and response. They will also highlight new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems against the threat of wildfire.
This week, the Department of the Interior released a roadmap for making historic investments in forest restoration, hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration in coordination with federal, non-federal and Tribal partners. This roadmap follows the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service 10-Year Wildfire Crisis Strategy earlier this year. Taken together, these plans outline the treatment, monitoring and maintenance strategy the agencies will use to address wildfire risk, better serve communities, and improve conditions on all types of lands where wildfires can occur.
Monday, April 11, 2022
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper, and Representative Joe NeguseWHAT: USDA & DOI Field Visit to Highlight Wildfire InvestmentsWHEN: Monday, April 11 at 12:40 PM MSTWHERE: Boulder County, Colorado. Please RSVP for location and arrival instructions. -
Colorado National Guard Assistant Adjutant General, Air, promotes to brigadier general
U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Ryan
By 140th Wing Public Affairs
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Ryan, Colorado National Guard, will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general April 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado.
Ryan is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and the Assistant Adjutant General, Air, for the Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley SFB, Aurora, Colorado.
“General Ryan’s considerable leadership experience has served our state and nation well,” The Adjutant General of Colorado U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Laura Clellan said. “We are fortunate to have this dedicated Airman serving in our Colorado National Guard.”
Ryan joined the Colorado Air National Guard in 1999 after serving nine years on Active Duty as a KC-135 and C-21 instructor/evaluator pilot.
Ryan previously served as mission support group commander, Buckley AFB, commander of the 200th Airlift Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, and executive officer for the National Guard assistant to the commander of United States Northern Command.
Ryan contributed to relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While under his command, the 200th Airlift Squadron earned four consecutive Joint Operational Support Airlift Center Small Unit of the Year Awards while providing C-21 airlift for JOSAC.
His promotion will be held at Hangar 909.
Photos of the ceremony will be available on the 140th Wing website and Flickr pages: http://www.140wg.ang.af.mil/ and http://co.ng.mil/Flickr
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Air Quality Health Advisory for Blowing Dust
Issued for northeastern Colorado
Issued at 1:00 PM MDT, Tuesday April 6th, 2022Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Affected Area: Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Washington, Yuma, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cheyenne and Kiowa counties. Locations include, but are not limited to, Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, Wray, Hugo, Burlington, Cheyenne Wells, and Eads.
Advisory in Effect: 1:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to 6:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Public Health Recommendations: If significant blowing dust is present and reducing visibility to less than 10 miles across a wide area, People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children in the affected area should reduce prolonged or heavy indoor and outdoor exertion.
Outlook: Areas of blowing dust will impact the advisory area Wednesday afternoon. Dust will gradually decrease during the late afternoon hours.
For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
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