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~ ~ ~ ~ c= ~ 6.0 8EgQtltlE~~BIIQ~~ 6.1 Emg[ggn~y_e[g~~[ggng~~_el~nnin9 The first step would be to develop coordinated emergency preparedness plans (EPP) for each of the impacted incorporated , communities of Minturn, West Vail, Avon, Eagle, and Gypsum. Eagle County should develop a plan (or modify existing plans) for the unincorporated communities of Edwards, Wilmore, and Wilcott. An essential element of the plan would be detection of significant movement on the slide areas. The plan could be set up so that predetermined rates of movement would trigger specific action on the part of each local jurisdiction. Warning. of residents and evacuation is probably a much larger task than previously invisioned in earlier plans. Suitable evacuation routes and location of housing for evacuees and the disaster command post should be identified out of the flooded area. Additional work on EEP should be coordinated with the Division of Disaster Emergency Services, Department of Public Safety. 6.2 EIQQg_ln~~[~Ofg Flood method that National Colorado. Minturn, 1 insurance will not stop the slide or flooding but it is can be used to mitigate damages to individuals. However, Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is very underutilized As of April 1, 1985, there were only 3 policies in force policy in Eagle, and 2 in Gypsum. one the in in All communities except Avon are participating in the Regular Phase of NFIP. This means any individual, except those living in the incorporated town of Avon, could buy flood insurance for up to $185,000 for the structure and 60,000 for contents. A 5 day waiting period is required. Flood insurance, through the NFIP, is available through any insurance agent. The NFIP is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency which has a regional office in Denver. Coordination at the state level is performed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board which is available to provide further assistance to the affected communities.