Many of our #VOAD members are at the 2019 #Colorado#Emergency Management Conference!! Please take a few moments to meet some of our #pups from #HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis #Response! Connect with them at 877-HOPE-K9s // #19CEMC#COVOAD
Windy and dry conditions can lead to wildfires, especially if we are not careful with our cigarette butts and other open flames. Please be careful today. https://t.co/nSEMseNpo4
#TheSalvationArmy is participating in the #Colorado Pediatric #Disaster Coalition Planning Summit focusing on taking care of our children during disasters!
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters Summit “Doing More Together” - Colorado Springs, CO - June 12/13 - Great speakers and presentations! - Register here: https://t.co/mQXapekeXR
#Colorado#VOAD is participating at the National VOAD / #NVC18 - Working on a myriad of issues, moving the movement ahead, all to better serve our communities.
#117Fire Update:Red Cross shelter in Fountain remains open. Lunch for community members will be at the Fountain Valley Baptist Church. Food for first responders ONLY provided by Salvation Army at the Hanover HIghschool. #endhomefires#cofire
Red Cross @COWYRedCross volunteers all over Colorado and Wyoming were in action all day today! We opened evacuation centers, supported victims of home fires and fed first responders. We have a stellar team. Thanks to all! #wildfire#endhomefires#bettertogether
600 PM update: GOES 16 imagery showing fire in Baca County has expanded in the past hour fueled by west southwest winds gusting over 50 mph. Fire is moving into KS. Please heed all evac notices! #cowx
But it isn’t just a firefight, it’s an evacuation & rescue mission too. @EPCWildland firefighters Shane Coyne & David Moravek, while conducting structure protection at this home, saved this family’s dog. #117Fire@KOAA
#117Fire Update - The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs is open for small animals and the Norris-Penrose Event Center is open for large animals.
COVOAD is currently monitoring 8 fires across the state and is only aware of activities of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army in support of a number of evacuation centers and shelters.