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Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) The Survey is a technical support agency to other State agencies and local governments in the areas of "Natural Hazards" and "Mineral Resources." The Survey was created by a Ii>w'enacted by the 16th General Assembly on April 24. 1907.ln their geologic hazards identitication programs, theCGS takes into account the issues ot tloods and natural floodplains. Programs of Interest to Floodplain Managers 1) Assistance and consultation with other State and local governmental agencies on geologic problems 2) Performance of studies to develop geological information 3) Collection and preservation of geologic information The CGS works closely with the CWCB and the State Engineer's Office on water and flood-related problems. For More Information Contact: Colorado Geological Survey 1313 Sherman Street, Room 715 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 866-2611 Colorado Division of Disaster Emergency Services (DODES) The Colorado General Assembly enacted House Bill 1600, called the "Colorado Disaster Emergency Act of 1 973." to address disasters within the state. This act created DODES under the Department of Military Affairs. The Colorado Disaster Emergency Act of 1973 declares that funds shall always be available to meet emergency situations follow- ing a flood. Programs of Interest to FlOOdplain Managers 1) Mitigation 2) Preparedness 3) Response 4) Recovery DODES is responsible for coordinating the work of other State agencies in these four areas. Statutory authorities are less strong in the area of mitigation than in the other three areas. These authorities have been strengthened in recent years through Executive Orders. The authorities are to coordinate the work of other agencies. The Division has prepared the Colorado Natural Disaster Emergency Operation Plan, which details response activities of State agencies during emergencies. By Executive Order, DODES has responsibility to oversee the preparedness and emergency planning work of local governments. DODES also reviews the preparedness plans of local governments to see how well they address local potential hazards. For More Information Contact: Colorado Division of Disaster Emergency Services Camp George West Golden, Colorado 80401 (303) 279-2511 Department of Local Affairs The Department of Local Affairs was created by the Administrative Act of 1968 to assist local units of government, towns, cities, and counties. Three Divisions within the Department have programs dealing with drainage, flood con- trol. and floodplain management: . . the Division of Local Government, . the Division of Housing, . the Division of Commerce and Development. These divisions have grant and lending programs which are made available to local governments annually by application requests. Programs of Interest to Floodplain Managers 11 Water and sewer facilities 2) land use planning (presently not funded) 3) State Impact Assistance 4) Community Development Block Grants 5) State Housing Grant Fund For More Information Contact: Colorado Department of local Affairs 1313 Sherman Street, Room 500 Denver. Coloado 80203 (303) 866-2771 50