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<br />t99a. Colorado Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan (409) <br /> <br />PREFACE <br /> <br />The State of Colorado, its political subdivisions, and our citizens are confronted daily <br />with the possibility of flooding and related hazards. Floods have the potential for <br />inflicting tremendous damages with significant losses of life and property, as well as <br />posing a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of Colorado's citizens. <br /> <br />Current growth and population migration require a heightened awareness that the <br />impact of flooding may likely increase over time. Mitigation begins with effective hazard <br />assessments and comprehensive disaster preparedness programs, Mitigation builds <br />upon the foundation of disaster preparedness by implementing strategies which are part <br />of an overall plan to effectively reduce losses from disasters. <br /> <br />The Colorado Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is designated by law as the <br />coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, The <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is the lead state agency for flood <br />mitigation, These two offices assist other state agencies, local govemments, Native <br />American Tribes, and the private sector in addressing hazard identification and mitiga- <br />tion actions. <br /> <br />This flood mitigation plan represents a commitment to mitigate potential losses and <br />damages by isolating the primary causes and recommending courses of action. The <br />intent of the infonnation, ideas and recommendations contained herein is to make a <br />concerted effort to reduce or limit flooding impact on the people of Colorado. <br /> <br />This plan reflects the state's priorities for flood hazard mitigation. These priorities were <br />developed through a privatellocallstate/federal team process, In order to implement this <br />plan, a number of agencies, entities, and others need to work. together to successfully <br />mitigate damages caused by flooding. The goals and objectives outlined in the plan and <br />within the appendices support this effort. Accomplishments can only be realized by joint <br />efforts, dedication and commitment to mitigation, <br /> <br />This plan was prepared in accordance with the Stafford Act and FEMAlState Agreement <br />for Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1186-CO, <br /> <br />Contents. 2 <br /> <br />2/1/98 8: 00: 11 PM- <br />-':.-----. <br />