Latest news with #PeakAlerts
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
First wildfire town hall set for May 13
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) will be hosting a Wildfire Town Hall for the community on Tuesday, May 13. On Tuesday, community members will learn about the ongoing threat of wildfire, how to prepare their homes for wildfires, how to be notified of an emergency, what to include in their emergency plan, and information on evacuations. The community will hear from CSFD Wildfire Mitigation, CSFD Operations, El Paso Teller 911 Authority, Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, Springs Utilities, and the Colorado Springs Police Department. Individuals will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Neighborhood Chipping Program, a program that assists eligible individuals with disposal of tree branches and hazardous vegetation, and sign up for emergency alerts through Peak Alerts. Overall, three meetings will be held; three for citizens living in the Wildland Urban Interface, and two will be held for those living in the Prairie Urban Interface. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Woodmen Valley Chapel, located at 290 E. Woodmen Road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Caution advised as heavy rains create flooding dangers
(PIKES PEAK REGION, Colo.) — With the prolonged rainfall occurring in the region from Monday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 7, city leaders are issuing warnings about areas vulnerable to flooding and how people can stay safe and protect their properties. The City of Manitou Springs reported that officials are monitoring water quality, stormwater infrastructure, and roadway conditions throughout the community. The city paused operations at the water treatment plant due to high turbidity readings in French Creek and switched to the second water storage tank to continue providing safe and reliable water. 'We're very fortunate to have the new tank online,' said Denise Howell, City Administrator of Manitou Springs. 'It's proving to be a vital resource that allows us to maintain operations and reduce costs during challenging conditions.' The city encouraged community members to take the following precautions: Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters Ensure gutters and drains on your property are clear Know multiple exit routes from your neighborhood Prepare an emergency kit with water, medication, and important documents Sign up for Peak Alerts: Courtesy: Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services posted an advisory that many trails in the area are muddy and underpasses are flooded. Community members are asked to avoid muddy trails to prevent long-term damage and watch for flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Bicyclists are advised to consider alternate routes or transportation options until the rain lets up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX21 News Colorado.
CBS News
13-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Evacuations ordered for grass fire burning near Colorado Springs Airport
Evacuations were ordered on Thursday afternoon after a fire ignited near the Colorado Springs Airport. According to the emergency alert system Peak Alerts, anyone within a zone stretching from Gusty Bluffs Point and Meridian Road and to the east border of Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott, were told to leave immediately. That includes all of Schriever Space Force Base. A large plume of smoke was visible across the area. There is no estimated size for the fire.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Shelter-in-place lifted, Dublin back open
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — According to Peak Alerts, the shelter-in-place has been lifted as of about 3:45 p.m. CSPD Communications stated that Dublin Boulevard is back open at 3:45 p.m. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) sent an emergency message over Peak Alerts calling for a shelter-in-place for the area of Dublin Boulevard and North Academy Boulevard around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. According to the alert, there is police activity in the area of 1902 Dublin Boulevard related to a barricaded suspect. People in the area are asked to remain indoors and stay away from locked doors and windows. According to CSPD Communications, Dublin Boulevard is blocked between Academy Boulevard and Brook Park while the police are responding. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
