FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 14, 2024
CONTACTS:
Cherokee Blake
Gilpin County Sheriff Public Information Officer
cell: 303-589-6007
Melanie Bleyler
Community Engagement Officer
cell: 720-296-8537
GILPIN COUNTY DECLARES LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY AMID WINTER STORM
Today, March 14, 2024, Gilpin County is submitting a Disaster Declaration to the State of Colorado due to the extreme weather conditions and severe impacts on the County. This declaration enables the County to activate certain response plans and makes the county eligible for funds and resources from the State that may become available to support the County's ability to provide essential emergency services.
With the severity of this storm, Gilpin County has determined that it is in the best interest of public safety to encourage residents and motorists to stay home and only travel if absolutely necessary. “This snowstorm has severely stretched the County’s resources,” stated County Manager Ray Rears. Sheriff Kevin Armstrong said “at this time, we are asking the public to stay home and off the roads. Our first priority is to keep our community members and visitors safe, and to ensure our first responders can do their jobs.”
Gilpin County thanks its first responders who have worked around the clock to help those in need over the past 24 hours.
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Updated declaration by Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners, recorded