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Don't miss the deadline to file for @SBA disaster loans.
⏰November 1 is the deadline line for SBA Disaster CO-20034 approved for for Private Nonprofits and Faith Based Organizations in Custer, Dolores, Ouray, Pueblo counties.
Details are available at:
lending.sba.gov/search-disas…
MYTH: The process is complicated. I may have to pay a financial advisor to help me fill out my disaster loan paperwork.
FACT: One-on-one assistance is available from SBA.
Apply now: lending.sba.gov
#MythBusterMonday
The 211 Colorado and Airbnb.org Emergency Temporary Housing Partnership is officially active and available for eligible residents affected by mandatory evacuation orders due to the 2026 Mid-October Floods impacting southwest Colorado.
Up to 28 nights of free, temporary housing for eligible Colorado residents displaced by a natural disaster. If you or someone in your community has been displaced by a mandatory evacuation, 211 Colorado can help families find a safe place to stay while they figure out what comes next.
Contact 211 Colorado to ask about emergency housing for you and your family, or to refer someone who needs assistance. Call: Dial 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489 Text: Send your ZIP code to 898-211 Chat: Visit 211colorado.org
dhsem.colorado.gov/press-rel…
Rio Grande and Mineral County Flooding
Community Meeting
Tonight, Monday, October 26
6 p.m.
New Hope Church, 25258 US Highway 160, South Fork, Colo
Livestream on South Fork Fire Facebook Page facebook.com/southforkfirere…
Flood Information Call Line: 719-873-1030, ext 1
ALT Graphic of meeting flyer. All text from flyer is in body of this post.
CO - Emergency Mgmt retweeted
Flood insurance can help you recover faster from costly flooding—and now it’s easier than ever to get a quote & buy a policy online at Floodsmart.gov.
➡️ fema.gov/press-release/20261…
ALT Flooded residential area highlighting the importance of obtaining flood insurance within minutes for home protection.
Southwest Colorado Floods 2026
Visit coresponds.org/26swfloods/
for a list of resources for those impacted by the floods.
Southwest Colorado Floods 2026
Do you want to help?
Complete this volunteer sign up form.
Share your specific skills, area of interest and availability.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
The local teams will contact you if they can match you up to a volunteer need.
Do not travel or show up to the area without a specific request from the county voluntary agency liaison.
Thank you.
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Give to the community agencies providing vital services to support impacted communities and survivors with sheltering, food, basic necessities, and cleanup tools/services through this initial response phase of the disaster. Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD) is actively coordinating response efforts across the network of nonprofit, faith-based, and community based organizations providing disaster resources and services in alignment with local, regional, and state government stakeholders.
Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF): Archuleta County Flood Relief is designated for recovery efforts from the October floods in Archuleta County. Community stakeholders deploy funds, as needed and as available, to community-based organizations supporting our region through emergency situations.
cfssc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate…
Colorado Daily Status Report: October 26, 2026
dhsem.colorado.gov/news-arti…
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
▪️Response: Level 1: Multiple state agencies supporting flooding impacts in southwest corner of the state.
▪️Recovery Level 1: Activated
▪️State Level Lifelines: All lifelines are stable
Key Weather Impacts from NWS
🔹Flood Warning in effect for portions of the San Luis Valley.
🔹Snow showers and briefly slick travel conditions across the I-70 corridor through 8 a.m.
🔹Scattered rain showers and patchy fog across the northern I-25 corridor and northeastern plains this morning.
ALT Level 1 Activated, Colorado State Emergency Operations Center, Fully activated supporting southwest Colorado flooding.
Southwest Colorado Flood Update
Details posted on the Daily Status Report at dhsem.colorado.gov/news-arti…
12 Counties Impacted
La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores, Hinsdale, San Miguel, Ouray, San Juan, Mineral, Alamosa, Conejos, Rio Grande
Resources Deployed by EOC
1. Colorado National Guard for search and rescue and evacuation assistance
2. Voluntary Agency Liaison for donation and volunteer management support in all county EOCs.
3. Two Incident Management Teams with 40 people to support Archuleta County and Conejos/Rio Grande Counties.
4. Activated 211 Colorado
5. Six DHSEM Area Field Managers for EOC support and technical assistance.
6. Requested supplies such as sandbags, radio caches, MREs, etc.
CO - Emergency Mgmt retweeted
It may be rain for the lower elevations, but snow showers are producing some slick road conditions up in the mountains! Traveling this AM? Check cotrip.org for the latest conditions and chain/traction laws. #cowx
ALT CDOT webcam at the west entrance of the Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70
ALT CDOT webcam along CO-9 in Breckenridge
Widespread rainfall has developed across the Denver metro, Palmer Divide, and portions of the northeastern plains early this morning. Rain should continue for a few more hours before ending near sunrise.
Any night owls 🦉 enjoying the rain? #cowx
Thank you Red Cross Volunteers.
Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming are responding to floods in southern Colorado, providing shelter & assistance to those affected by last week’s heavy rains.
If you’ve been affected by flooding & need help, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
ALT Red Cross volunteers standing together
Rio Grande and Mineral Counties - Mid-October Flood Community Meeting - Open to the Public
A Rio Grande and Mineral Counties Mid-October Flood community meeting is scheduled for October 26th, 2026, at 6pm at the New Hope Church at 25258 US-160 South Fork, CO 81154. The meeting will provide updates to the community on public safety, incident management, damage impacts, and planning. Accommodations will be made available.
The meeting will be live streamed on this page and no log-in is required. Stay connected @SouthForkFireRescue
Rio Grande Flood Updates posted to South Fork Fire Facebook page.
ALT Community meeting on Monday, October 26 at New Hope Church
Flood Resource Guide and Webpage from Colorado 211
211colorado.org/disaster-res…
Information on
- clean up materials and tips
- shelters
- sandbags
- clean up help
- much more.
Want to Help with the Southwest Flood?
Or Do You Need Help?
The Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (@covoad ) has updated their website with key resources.
coresponds.org/26swfloods/
CO - Emergency Mgmt retweeted
An area of low pressure moves overhead today bringing one more day of heavier showers and storms. Heavy rain will be possible again as the low moves through with any showers or storms that form. As the low moves off, precipitation chances start diminishing Monday. #CoWx #UtWx
ALT Two tables showing precipitation chances and temperatures for the next 3 days.
State resources are in Archuleta County supporting local rescue missions. Thank you @CONG1860
CO - Emergency Mgmt retweeted
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across the region tonight through Sunday night, with the greatest coverage of storms over the southeast plains, where an additional inch of rain is possible. #cowx
ALT Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue across the region Sunday and Sunday night, with the greatest coverage of storms over the southeast plains, where an additional inch of rain is possible.