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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />, <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />t <br />I <br />I <br />I' <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />Introduction <br /> <br />1.5.3 Emergency Preparedness and Response <br /> <br />Although the Fort Collins storm in particular presented highly atypical <br />forecasting conditions, timely storm watches and warnings were issued. <br />Additional radar tools are currently in research phases and show promise for <br />improving rainfall estimation under atypical conditions. Public support for <br />forecasting research and implementation has had positive results and <br />hopefully will continue in the future. <br /> <br />Similarly, the extensive flood control measures taken by municipalities and <br />other agencies have had a substantial effect on reducing flood severity, <br />damages, and loss of life. Well-planned control and drainage measures <br />prevented more extensive damages in most counties. Efforts by police and <br />fire departments, sheriff's offices, road departments, and individual <br />volunteers reduced adverse impacts for what could have been much worse <br />circumstances. Continuing support for these efforts is essential for their <br />success. <br /> <br />d479/chilp1.doc 08/12198 <br /> <br />1-7 <br />