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<br />- 2- <br /> <br />Colorado Flood Task Force <br />The CWCB Chairs the Colorado Flood Task Force which met jointly with the Water Availability Task Force on <br />March 14, 2006, The purpose of that meeting was to gather experts from various private, local, state, and federal <br />entities to present weather forecasts and flood outlooks. The Task Force also shares information related to flood and <br />water supply programs in Colorado. Meetings are regularly attended by representatives from the CWCB, DWR, <br />USGS, USBR, USACE, NRCS, NWS, NOAA, CGS, HDR Engineering Inc" and other resource agencies, Task <br />Force highlights from the March 14th meeting will be posted to the CWCB website. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Sprin!! Flood News Release <br />A press release was prepared and distributed in mid-March regarding flood hazards throughout the state and the <br />strong recommendations for those at risk to purchase flood insurance to protect themselves from those hazards, <br />This news release highlights the limitations of standard property insurance policies, the danger of relying on the <br />availability of federal disaster assistance if a flood occurs, the availability of flood insurance, and provides statistics <br />regarding flood damages in Colorado. Specific up-to-date information regarding the Colorado snowpack was <br />provided along with a reminder that many of the historical floods in Colorado have been rain-induced flash floods <br />having no ties to the mountain snowpack. Contact information was provided for anyone seeking additional <br />assistance. With all the attention and, unfortunately, confusion regarding flood insurance following Hurricane <br />Katrina, this news release, which has been delivered annually for the past several years, is more important than <br />ever. A copy of the news release is available on the CWCB website. <br /> <br />Mappin!! and Technical Assistance <br />The CWCB Flood Protection Staff maintains an extensive library of flood studies and documents that are available <br />to the public and other local, state, and federal agencies as needed. This library provides a wealth of flood <br />information, some of which is not currently portrayed on FEMA floodplain maps. Staff is available to provide <br />technical assistance to anyone seeking further information regarding flood threats, This technical assistance comes <br />in the form of providing FEMA floodplain maps, distributing flood information reports and studies, providing <br />information regarding local ordinances, providing assistance regarding successful mitigation projects and potential <br />funding sources for them, and any other general technical assistance requests. Limited to staff availability, site <br />visits and community visits can be performed to enhance this technical assistance service. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Snowmelt Flood Updates <br />The Department of Natural Resources, through the Colorado Water Conservation Board, will actively engage in <br />preparatory activities in response to the snowpack conditions that are currently prevalent within watersheds having <br />higher than average snowpack. On a regular basis throughout the snowmelt flood season, the CWCB Flood <br />Protection staff will monitor snowpack and potential snowmelt flooding data, and will disseminate pertinent flood <br />information to interested parties through email, the CWCB website, and other means as necessary. <br /> <br />The CWCB Decision Support System (DSS) Program has assisted greatly by producing color-coded snowpack <br />maps for the identified high snowpack areas in Colorado. This information has been developed in cooperation with <br />SNODAS efforts described later in this memo, All of the maps and flood updates will be posted to the CWCB <br />website, <br /> <br />Staff has generated a comprehensive contact list (email distribution list) for transmitting regular snowmelt flood <br />updates. We will update and revise the contact list as needed based on feedback from interested agencies and <br />individuals, <br /> <br />In general, the snowmelt flood updates will be provided to assist in the preparation of potential snowmelt flooding <br />in Colorado, and the staff gladly welcomes all suggestions and feedback at any time, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Flood Protection. Water Project Planning and Finance. Stream and Lake Protection <br />Water Supply Protection. Conservation Planning <br />