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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Preparedness is key when it comes to the possibility of flooding

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A spruce beetle infestation that has killed about 380,000 acres of trees on the Rio Grande National Forest is expected to cause quick runoffs from snowpack this year.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Snow has so far helped prevent significant flooding at the scene of one of Colorado's most destructive wildfires.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Weather forecasters are monitoring storm cells over the Waldo Canyon burn area to see if any have the potential to produce serious flooding.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  With rain in the forecast flooding concerns are rising. Since the Waldo Canyon Fire flood risk has increased significantly, especially for low lying areas like Manitou Springs.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Colorado Springs is planning to tap its emergency fund for $10 million to pay for fire and flood protection.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Homeowners near Blodgett Peak are receiving some help from the Coalition from the Upper-South Platte (CUSP) and volunteers from AmeriCorps.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Restoration efforts are underway on Flying W Ranch's property to mitigate future damage.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  They will be offered to homeowners that could be impacted by potential flooding following the Waldo Canyon Fire last summer.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commuters streaming into New York City on Monday endured long waits and crowded trains, giving the recovering transit system a stress test a week after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the eastern third of the country, with New York and New Jersey bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Superstorm Sandy rolls inland as East Coast assesses havoc that monstrous hybrid wrought

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Superstorm Sandy rolls inland as East Coast assesses havoc that monstrous hybrid wrought

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Protecting the properties in the Waldo Canyon burn scar from flash flooding has the Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management handing out free sandbags.

Friday, August 31, 2012  The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management is offering free sandbags to homeowners who are at risk of flooding after the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The Waldo Canyon Fire emergency response team is working to address flooding concerns in an area where nearly all of the vegetation burned in the June wildfire.