Colorado News

Colorado has been my home for the past 22 years. There is a lot going on in a short period of time! I figured I'd share a blog about it to let it be known, and make it easier to get information and updates. I will provide links to those, and ways to help if you want to and am able to!

I'm not a praying type of person, but we can get all the prayers, thoughts, vibes, whatever you're comfortable with! I heard that there are now 10 fires in Colorado. There is a serial arsonist out there. There has to be.

I have been following Waldo Canyon Updates to get the recent updates. I'm also been following KOAA 5's Facebook Page and Colorado Springs Gazette's Facebook Page to get updates as they come in.. if you want to follow, that's where I'd go. I almost want to stop checking 'cause it's really freaking me out!

If you live in Colorado and want to help, here are links and numbers for you that I got from the Gazette's website..

Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado needs Gatorade for our firefighters, along with soup and cereal. You can drop off donations at 2605 Preamble Point.

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region offering FREE cat adoptions starting at 11 a.m. today. This will make room for incoming animals from the Waldo Canyon Fire.

YMCA of Pikes Peak Region opening aquatic sites to evacuees needing to shower during regular business hours.

Family Life Services opening up space for affected business to work. Please contact Julie Abel at julie.abel@flscs.org

FREE Sky Sox tickets offered to displaced evacuees to today's 1 p.m. game as well as Monday's 12:35 p.m. game. Call 597-1449.

Wondering about how to volunteer with the Pikes Peak Red Cross? Volunteers are asked to visit their office at 1040 S. 8th St.

Goodwill expected to release information later today about their anticipated needs.

All Breed Rescue is accepting animal evacuees at 20 Mount View Lane. Call 264-6460.

Food Pantry open for evacuees at Grace Be Unto You and Grace Mountain Church, 3195 Airport Rd. at Chelton.

The large animal shelter at Penrose Equestrian Center needs volunteers. Call 520-7773.

Mountain Springs Church is accepting the following: paper goods, pillows and air mattresses, beverages and bath towels.

Ice, coolers and pet food can be dropped at the Cheyenne Mountain High School Evacuation site, located at 1775 LaCleda St. VOLUNTEER VETERINARIANS are also needed.

Rocky Mountain Healthcare Services providing shelter for evacuees. They also accomodate pets. They are located at 310 S. 14th St. in Old Colorado City.

Norris Penrose Events Center needs fans, extension chords and hay. 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., 625-1101.

Trinity Nazarene is offering respite for evacuees between 1p.m. and 8 p.m. They are not a shelter but want to provide comfort and air conditioning for those waiting to return to their homes.

Downtown's newest hotel, The Mining Exchange is offering a $99 overnight rate for evacuees.

 

Norris Penrose Event Center needs fans, extension chords and hay. 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd.