Weather: “More Rain For Northern Colorado"

[busterbrown]

I’m glad that the Federal Govt. of the United States stands ready to assist and help rebuild...

People who talk about Secession in this area might want to take another look at their political strategy...

[Earth_First]

1. Well to be fair...

Secessionists' anti-federal positioning only applies to "you people"

[Esse Quam Videri]

2. Get ready to get jumped on by other Coloradans for your remarks.

However, as a Coloradan I agree with you. Hopefully the republican residents of the northern secessionist counties will see the benefits of being part of a larger government.

Wishing the best for all Coloradans affected by this horrible flood - Democrat, Republican or Independent.

[hlthe2b]

3. NO! It is those who are blaming ALL Of COLORADO--all Coloradoans and wishing them ILL

who are rightfully getting this derision. Like this http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=595182

Sitting here in the middle of the affected areas, I have nothing but contempt for those who show no compassion whatsoever for those devastated--which is largely blue and purple counties, mostly affected, btw.

It is UGLY and your excusing such comments is even worse, as a fellow Coloradoan. Maybe you should help in assistance efforts or at least help educate the ignorant, rather than offering excuse for such ugliness.

And, yes, though I have great contempt for some in Weld CO proposing such nonsense, I have nonetheless spent much of the past day and a half helping deal with their injured, evacuated horses and pets as part of my efforts, given my great appreciation for being safe from the worst flooding. So, yes, I DO put my efforts where my words lie.

[fizzgig]

7. thank you for helping out

i'm a colorado native, lived in larimer county for 30 years and don't remember anything like this. big thompson flooded before i was born, but this has far outstripped it.

stay safe and dry out there.

[hlthe2b]

8. Same to you fizzgig...

I never in my wildest imagination thought we'd see something to top the Big Thompson flood of 1976.... sigh...

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. Tell me where to send some quid

That s all I can do.

[hlthe2b]

14. Some possibilities...

Here are some groups accepting donations for flood victims:

Humane Societies:
• Larimer Humane Society http://larimerhumane.org/donate
• Boulder Humane Society http://www.boulderhumane.org/donate/give-today

• Red Cross

To help people affected by disasters like these floods, people can donate by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be made by visiting ColoradoRedCross.org.

• Help Colorado Now http://www.helpcoloradonow.org/

HelpColoradoNow.org is a partnership between the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD). This initiative brings together government agencies and nonprofit organizations so they may better assist communities affected by disasters.
• The Salvation Army

Help those affected during the days of storm ahead and during long-term recovery. The Salvation Army uses 100 percent of your disaster donations in support of local disaster relief operations.

To give, visit imsalvationarmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) and designate "Colorado Floods." You may also text GIVEHOPEIM to 80888 to donate $10 to The Salvation Army.* Donations by mail may be designated "Colorado Floods"and sent to:

The Salvation Army

P.O. Box 60006

Prescott, AZ 86304


• Foothills United Way

Foothills United Way has established the 'Foothills Flood Relief Fund' to be able to respond to the effects of these storms. Organizers expect to use this fund for immediate relief as well as longer-term recovery in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. The Fund is accessible online at unitedwayfoothills.org/floodrelief

[busterbrown]

4. We all sincerely hope for the best.

But... I’m just saying...............

[hlthe2b]

5. Somehow I rather doubt from your "just saying..." that you really are wishing anyone "the best"

[busterbrown]

9. I lived in Greeley for a couple of years....Went to school there.

Still have friends there... Keep your doubts away from me...

[hlthe2b]

10. Keep your ugly comments away from the rest of Coloradoans...

You have NO shame, do you? Even if you have no compassion for anyone else, you might keep in mind the notion of KARMA...

[busterbrown]

12. You know what?

You have no idea who are what I am.. People like you who jump to conclusion just because it fits your world should be sure what and who they are dealing with.. Again, you know little about me...You don’t know where I am or what I’m doing!

[fizzgig]

6. this is not the time to pull politics into this

i'm up on the north side of things and my city has not been overly affected by the flooding, but my region as a whole is devastated by this and the destruction has moved eastward. rivers are swollen, damns have broken, reservoirs have spilled over, roads are washed out and thousands of people are stranded. they've been evacuating people by helicopter, five people are dead and hundreds haven't been heard from.

i'm sitting in my garden level apartment, grateful to be on higher ground and far enough from the river that i don't have anything to worry about. but i'm one of the lucky ones.

[CrispyQ]

11. It's rained all day with periods of intensity. It is pouring right now.

We live at the top of a hill so very little problems. Big pools in our garage, & some seepage in the basement, but that's it. So much damage! I watched an aerial video of the Ft. Collins/Loveland area this morning & couldn't believe the flooding. This is months worth of rain in one week.

[B Calm]

15. Strange weather now days. . .