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" 30 The office of the Colorado State Engineer, Division of Water Resources, in cooperation with the National Weather Service, operates a state-wide flood warning system utilizing 78 stream gaging stations that are part of the Colorado satellite linked water resources monitoring network operated by the State Engineer. RECOMMENDATIONS Evacu<:Ition PIlln The following recommendations are inCluded for consideration in reducing potential flood damages: 1. Carry out periodic maintenance of bridges to preserve hydraulic capacity. 2. Consider dike system alternative presented in this document. An "Elllergency Evacuation and Operations Plan" would provide for alerting the public of potential flooding, and coordinating community and county services during an emergency. Plan implementation during the time of an emergency requires cooperation of the general public as well as local officials. This is especially important for flood fighting, evacuation, and rescue operations. communication is extremely important during flood alerts. Warnings issued through the NWS are disseminated by radio to state and local officials. 3. Raise a segment of County Road 33 north of Pawnee Creek bridge for purposes of directing out-of- bank flows to the bridge. 4. Rip rap the railroad embankment where overflow to the South Platte River will occur as a result of future flooding. 5. Do detailed study of need for flood proofing around facilities in the flood plain or consider flood insurance. 6. Information and education programs on flood hazards should be made available to the public. 7. The main channels should be maintained to preserve a balance between native vegetation, conveyance capacity, channel stability, and provide wildlife habitat.