HOW TO HELP those affected by the floods in Colorado. The recent floods are impacting families and communities throughout Colorado, so CBS4 has compiled a list of ways you can support the local communities impacted by the floods. As with every disaster relief effort, donate to the charity of your choice and only donate to reputable agencies. To learn more about non-profits throughout the state go to 211colorado.org or call 211. American Red Cross 1-800-RED CROSS redcross.org/donate/ The American Red Cross is working closely with local emergency management, the Colorado National Guard and local community partners to support shelters and evacuation centers in numerous locations for residents affected by flash flooding. Red Cross volunteers are staffing shelters or evacuation centers at numerous locations throughout the state, providing a safe place for people to evacuate as well as blankets, cots, food and comfort. To support the Red Cross’ efforts please consider making a donation. For more information about the Red Cross efforts in Colorado, visit ColoradoRedCross.org The Salvation Army You can donate money at imsalvationarmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) and designate “Colorado Floods.” The Salvation Army is NOT accepting in-kind items at this time. Help Colorado Now HelpColoradoNow.org is a partnership between the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD). This initiative brings together government agencies and non-profit organizations so they may better assist communities affected by disasters. – HelpColoradoNow.org Colorado Office of Emergency Management To get ongoing updates about the floods throughout Colorado, go to coemergency Foothills United Way – Foothills Flood Relief Fund Foothills United Way has established the ‘Foothills Flood Relief Fund’ in response to the impact of the severe flooding across Boulder and Broomfield counties. The funds raised through this effort will be used toward health and human services for those affected by the flooding in Boulder and Broomfield counties. unitedwayfoothills.org United Way of Larimer County – Relief & Recovery Guide The United Way of Larimer County has created a Relief and Recovery Assistance Guide to connect Colorado residents affected by the Larimer County Floods with disaster assistance and information. Updates and verification are continuously being made to the guide. Bonfils Blood Center Bonfils Blood Center asks all eligible Coloradans to roll up their sleeves to save lives as it becomes safe to do so. Due to the widespread adverse weather conditions our area has seen this week, blood drives have been cancelled, the Boulder Community Donor Center was temporarily closed and as a result the blood supply has been significantly impacted. All blood types are currently needed and community members looking to give back are encouraged to visit one of the six Denver Metro donor centers or one of the 10 mobile drives Bonfils conducts each day throughout the state. Donating blood is a safe, easy and free way you can give back to your community. Call Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303.363.2300 or 800.365.0006, opt. 2 or schedule your appointment to give blood online at bonfils.org. For information about Bonfils Blood Center please call 303.366.2000 or visit bonfils.org. Larimer Humane Society If you are in a flooding area and need assistance with your animals. larimerhumane.org/ 970-226-3647, #7 (Animal Protection and Control) Longmont Humane Society Currently taking in evacuated dogs and cats. Please call first to assure space is available – 303-772-1232 ext. 221 They’re also accepting donations to help feed and care for the animals. https://longmonthumane.org/?q=flood-evacuation-information Additional Resources Ready Colorado – readycolorado Colorado Flood Threat Bulletin – coloradofloodthreat Boulder County Office of Emergency Management – boulderoem Larimer County: larimer.org/emergency FEMA – fema.gov/…/federal-aid-programs-state-colorado-emergency-declaration Colorado Division of Insurance – cdn.colorado.gov Better Business Bureau – denver.bbb.org Xcel Energy – xcelenergy - Call 1-800-895-2999 for any gas situations - Call 1-800-895-1999 to report downed or damaged power lines Colorado Department of Transportation – coloradodot.info Share this:More Sharing Services Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email 87 Weather Blog: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Midnight
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