Colorado Alert: Governor Jared Polis warns citizens of storm, tornado damage in the state
Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed his support for families affected by the weekend tornadoes as rescue and recovery efforts are underway.
Jared Polis, Colorado Governor, showed his support for the families impacted by the tornadoes over the past weekend. On his social media, he updated on the rescue and recovery works being led by authorities in the most damaged places. At least four tornadoes have been confirmed, affecting areas near Elbert, Adams, and Arapahoe counties.
In response to the recent tornadoes that impacted Colorado last weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) advises the public to avoid affected areas—specifically the towns of Bennett and Elizabeth counties. They are evaluating the need for evacuations, meanwhile, the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced on X that while weather conditions have stabilized, monitoring, restoration, and cleanup operations are still ongoing.
Which areas in Colorado are going to be impacted by storms and tornadoes?
Four tornadoes have been confirmed across the state. It is mainly affecting Elbert, Adams, and Arapahoe counties, resulting in a lot of damage to houses and buildings. In Elbert County, near Elizabeth Town, 19 houses were damaged and destroyed, according to reports from Colorado Public Radio.
In Arapahoe County, the Sheriff's Office reported on X that a tornado touched down three times last Sunday, damaging 17 structures, including six homes in the town of Bennett. Meanwhile, in Adams County, local authorities also confirmed via X that Bennett was impacted and emphasized that active coordination is ongoing with neighboring counties and the governor’s office to support emergency response efforts.
The damaged as a result of the tornadoes are leaving entire families without a house on the hit states. Photo: AFP News
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What precautions should we take in the face of the tornado warning in Colorado?
In the sequels of the tornadoes that hit Colorado last weekend, the NWS encouraged residents to plan evacuation guides with their families. This must be depending on the latest guidance provided by local officials.
The American Red Cross offers a lot of services like shelter, food and hygiene items. These can be accessed by visiting their website or calling 1-800-733-2767. Finally, families could apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) if the counties are declared a federal disaster area. They can do it through its official website or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
