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El Paso County, municipal leaders warn of flash-flood risk on Waldo Canyon burn scar and urge preparedness
Summary
County and city officials urged residents near the Waldo Canyon burn scar to check risk maps, prepare 72-hour emergency kits, and move to higher ground if warned, citing the fire-damaged soil's reduced ability to absorb rainfall.
El Paso County elected officials and municipal leaders warned residents that areas scarred by the Waldo Canyon Fire remain at increased risk of flash flooding and urged people to check county and city websites, make emergency plans and prepare 72-hour kits.
Commissioner Sally Clark, El Paso County, said the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire “scorched over 18,000 acres and destroyed more than 300 homes” in her district and warned, “Know whether you need to relocate to higher ground.” Mayor Steve Bach of…
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