Colorado Floods How to Help 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.” You may also text GIVEHOPEIM to 80888 to donate $10 to The Salvation Army. Donations by mail may be designated “Colorado Floods” and sent to – The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 60006, Prescott, AZ 86304 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. Harvest of Hope Food Pantry Harvest of Hope (harvestofhopepantry.org) needs supplies to help the victims of the flood. (Please bring items directly to 2960 Valmont Road in Boulder.) Needed items include: Peanut Butter, Beans, Water, Milk, Tuna Fish, Canned Meals, Socks, Blankets Boulder County Humane Society They are accepting animals needing shelter from evacuated areas of Boulder County. boulderhumane.org American Humane Association The American Humane Association is supporting Boulder County Animal Control. They have mobilized their Red Star rescue team to help the animal victims of the disaster. To help protect families, children and pets before, during and after a flood, American Humane Association is also offering the lifesaving tips. 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 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. 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
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