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lI. COLORADO FLOOD TASK FORCE: As Colorado's snowpack rapidly increased in April 1995, federal, state and local officials began expressing concern about potential flooding. This prompted a number of actions to be undertaken. Beginning with leadership from Larry Lang, the state's first Flood Task Force was formed on May 8, 1995. The Task Force is an interagency group that shared information related to the threat of snowmelt flooding. The intent of the Task Forces work was to guide those agencies and individuals who would be involved in preparing for the runoff and responding to it once it began. The Task Force consists of 14 state and federal agencies with expertise in floodplain management, flood forecasting, disaster response and flood damage. The purpose of the Monday me,etings was to have experts present information for flood forecasting, flood emergency response, flood mitigation and the preparation of a weekly outlook report. After each Monday morning meeting of the Flood Task Force, the CWCB faxed the "Weekly Flood Outlook Report" to 60 nsers. The major newspapers and television stations in Denver were present at the weekly meetings, also. Their assistance in getting the word out was appreciated. Comprised primarily of state and federal agency personnel, 1Ihe 1Iask force monitored the snowmelt and associated rising river levels. Task Force member and their roles are listed below: Colorado Governor's Office By proclamation, provides 'f~mergency assistance and makes emergency funds available. Colorado Water Conservation Board Development and leadership of the Colorado Flood Task Force. Snowpack monitoring and forecasting. Colorado Division of Water Resources Streamflow monitoring and forecasting. Dam safety assessment. Colorado Office of Emergency Mgmt. Flood prepan~dness activities. Flood damage assessment and reports. Colorado Dept of Natural Resources Authorize flood preparation ~:xpenditures and future mitigation activities. Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs Authorize flood preparation t:xpenditures and future mitigation a.ctivities. Coordinate efforts with Governor's Office. Colorado Dept. of Transportation Authorize flood response expenditures and equipment for future mitigation activities.