April 19, 2024
Boulder County Marshall Fire Recovery Newsletter- April 19, 2024
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Boulder County Marshall Fire Recovery Newsletter
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Community Foundation Boulder County looking for feedback on wildfire fund distribution by April 30
To continue to inform the Boulder County Wildfire Fund Advisory Committee, Community Foundation Boulder County is seeking your input and insights on what our community needs in order to continue its recovery. The committee will review feedback as part of its ongoing decision making on the distribution of funds. Please take the wildfire fund survey by Tuesday, April 30.
Marshall ROC provides in-person assistance with applications, tech, and referrals through May
The Marshall ROC Recovery Center is located at 357 McCaslin Blvd, Suite 115-B in Louisville and will be open the following hours during April and May 2024:
Mon., Tue., and Thur. from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.Wed. from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Fri. from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Marshall ROC Food Pantry will also be available to survivors during the hours noted above.
Marshall ROC continues to provide technology support in partnership with ITDRC to help the community in applying for disaster-related assistance programs.
Scanners, printers, and laptops are available by appointment at the Marshall ROC Recovery Center. Call 720-295-0229 to schedule an appointment. Read more about the Marshall ROC Recovery Center.
DOLA updates Duplication of Benefits guidance to align with HUD requirements
The Department of Local Affairs Housing Recovery Program (HRP) has updated Duplication of Benefits guidance on their website to reflect that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has determined that the State of Colorado Sales and Use Tax Refund for Rebuilding after a Declared Wildfire Disaster, Boulder County Use Tax Rebate Program, and local municipality use tax and fee rebates are duplicative of the assistance provided through the HRP. Therefore, Impact Development Fund will now include the State sales tax refund and the use tax and fee rebates in the duplication of benefits calculation process. This means that applicants who receive these forms of assistance may have their HRP benefits adjusted accordingly. Learn more about Duplication of Benefits.
Recovery navigation services reports from January and February posted
Recovery Navigators began helping property owners on July 25, 2022, who were impacted by the Marshall Fire and Straight-Line Wind Event. To keep the community in the loop about the progress of the program, monthly reports are posted on the Navigating Disaster website. The monthly reports share information including major activities & accomplishments, trends & concerns, programmatic challenges, future planning, client impact stories, and program data. View the January and February reports.
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Wildfire Partners is Boulder County’s mitigation program which supports collective and personal action to create wildfire-resilient communities.
We educate, motivate and assist residents in preparing for future wildfires through individual home assessments in our mountain and foothills communities (West Boulder County), with community mitigation in neighborhoods where homes are located closer to one another (East and West Boulder County), and from chipping services provided to all residents of the county.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeks feedback on the April 6-7 wind event and power outages
The April 6-7 weather event and related power outages impacted thousands of Coloradans across northern Colorado. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) wants to hear about your experience and input. Please share your thoughts on the power outages with PUC here. An account will need to be created to provide feedback. You can also reach the PUC's consumer affairs directly at 303-894-2070 or 800-456-0858. The PUC also held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, April 17, to hear customer experiences about the outage. Watch the PUC feedback session here.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Open HouseJamestown, Ward, Lefthand FPD, (Central North Mountain Zone)Saturday, April 20, 9-11 a.m.Lefthand Fire Protection District Station, 900 Lefthand Canyon Drive, Boulder
Boulder County’s Wildfire Partners at Tree-Give-Away EventSaturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to noonAscent Community Church, 550 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville
Disaster Strong: Train-the-Trainer Workshop (register)Tuesdays, April 23 AND April 30Boulder County Communications Center, 3280 Airport RoadThis is a two-part training – all participants must attend both sessions
Boulder County’s Wildfire Partners at Arbor Day in SuperiorSaturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to noonPurple Park, 1310 S. Pitkin Ave., Superior
ROC Fest – Globalsound Rock Concert & Festival for TeensSaturday, May 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road
Disaster Preparedness Basics (register)Tuesday, May 21 | 6-7:30 p.m.Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road
Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Virtual MeetingSuperior, Louisville, Marshall, and Eldorado Springs residents (Zone D)Thursday, May 23 | 6-7 p.m.Zoom meeting link
Information/Resources
Rebates, Discounts, and Incentives
Boulder County Rebuilding Better
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The latest information and resources are located on the Boulder County Marshall Fire Recovery website or contact Katie Arrington, Assistant Recovery Manager for Boulder County, karrington@bouldercounty.org