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000605 Chronology of Events Page Two June 12, 1985 Flow peaked at 4,470 cfs. Problem areas were stabilized. Collection of debris remained a concern at the railroad tressel. Levees were monitored closely throughout the day and a levee watch conducted throughout the night. City and county crews were on standby and additional materials were stockpiled near trouble spots. Had a meeting of volunteers in order to extend the levee watch program. At a special meeting of the 80ard of Alamosa County Commissioners, an emergency was declared and a resolution passed requesting the governor's assistance (enclosed). June 13, 1985 Coordinated damage assessment team. Began to prepare cost estimates of levee damage and general flood fight expenditures. River began to recede. June 14, 1985 River continued to recede, however, warm weather persisted. The volunteer levee watch concluded. Trouble spots were closely monitored by public officials. June 20, 1985 Seepage and sub-water of a depth of two and one-half (2~') feet was reported in the residential area of unincorporated East Alamosa. Several residential structures were inundated. County crews stockpiled sand while residents and volunteers sandbagged the flooded structures and streets. Problem was evaluated of State and local officials and pumping operations commenced in an effort to reduce the water level. Pumping continued throughout a twenty- four (24) hour period. Over 2 million gallons of water were returned to the river. Water level was reduced by more than a foot. Seepage continued. June 21, 1985 to date River has receded, however, subwater and levee seepage remains a concern. Public officials are still closely monitoring the entire levee system.