Severe Weather Executive Briefing - El Paso County - Pikes Peak Region

Severe weather events in the Pikes Peak region of El Paso County from June 8th to June 23rd, 2023, led to significant damages and emergency response activities. The area experienced above-average precipitation levels, severe thunderstorms, floods, and tornadoes, resulting in extensive damages to infrastructure and properties. Various agencies and departments initiated response efforts, and preliminary damage assessments are underway in collaboration with FEMA. Next steps involve FEMA verification processes, joint assessments, and project worksheet kick-off meetings to address the aftermath of the severe weather events.

• Severe Weather
• Emergency Management
• El Paso County
• Pikes Peak Region
• FEMA

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1. PIKES PEAK REGIONAL OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE BRIEFING FOR EL PASO COUNTY BOCC JUNE 8TH- JUNE 23RDSEVERE WEATHER June 27, 2023 Pikes Peak Regional OEM 1

2. The April to June of 2023 precipitation total in Colorado Springs is 16.01 inches to date. This is 0.1 inches over the 15.91 inches Colorado Springs normally receives in ONE YEAR.

3. Watch and Warning Statistics for El Paso County During the Month of June Watch and Warning Statistics for El Paso County During the Month of June Severe Thunderstorm Related Products Flood Related Products Tornado Related Products Total Tornado Warnings Issued: 9 Total Flood Related Products Issued: 23 Total Severe Thunderstorm Related Products Issued: 45 Informative Stats: Flood Watches: 2 Largest Hail Stone: 2.5 3 Miles south of Peyton June 21st, 2023 Severe Thunderstorm Watches: 7 Flash Flood Warnings: 17 Rainfall: 1 Day Total: 5.15 2 miles north of Security 2 Day Total at Colorado Springs Airport: 5.49 (record for two-day rain amounts) River Flood Warnings: 4 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: 38 Tornado Damage: Damage confirmed near Peyton, Colorado at Ahavah Farms National Weather Service: Pueblo, Colorado

4. Damage Totals Jurisdiction/ Department FEMA Category Date(s) Damage Occurred Total Damages Based on Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) findings, County threshold for Public Assistance (PA) is met. EPC Public Works C Roads/bridges 6/12/2023 $1,680,104 EPC Facilities B Emergency Protective Measures 6/12/2023 $159,215 EPC Parks G Parks, recreational, and other facilities 6/11-12/2023 $10,275,000 The threshold for Individual Assistance (IA) has not been met. Fountain Parks G Parks, recreational, and other Facilities 6/12-22/2023 $205,612 Fountain Facilities B Emergency protective measures E Buildings/equipment $12,800 Fountain Streets A Debris removal C Roads/bridges F Utilities 6/11/2023 6/21/2023 $169,500 Total Reported Damage: $19,563,831. Green Mountain Falls A Debris removal B Emergency protective measures C Roads/bridges E Buildings/equipment $31,600 City Parks G Parks, recreational, and other facilities $70,000-$150,000 City Public Works C Roads/bridges 6/12/2023 $30,000 City Stormwater G Parks, recreational, and other facilities 6/12-16/2023 $7,000,000 11/18/2024 Pikes Peak Regional OEM 4 City Public Works D Water control facilities

5. Preliminary Damage Assessment Pikes Peak Regional OEM 5

6. Next Steps 6/27 (Tuesday) DHSEM is hosting a Joint PDA kickoff meeting with PPROEM to discuss the FEMA verification process 6/29 (Thursday) Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment with FEMA. Tour of County and City sites to verify damages FEMA review request and send recommendation to President for decision on Stafford Act. Project worksheet kickoff meetings Pikes Peak Regional OEM 6

7. Why Disaster Declaration The disaster declaration will enable the county to access resources and funding from state and federal agencies to address damages to public infrastructure in El Paso County caused by recent unprecedented weather events and flooding. The funding will also support ongoing response and recovery efforts. Pikes Peak Regional OEM 7

8. Benefits of Disaster Declaration Disaster declaration activates Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Allows access to policies, procedures and agreements that aren t necessary available during day-to-day operations. Public Works emergency work Entering into contracts Utilizing volunteers Emergency procurement, overtime polices, reimbursement Pikes Peak Regional OEM 8

9. QUESTIONS? Andrew Notbohm, PPROEM Emergency Management and Recovery Director Pikes Peak Regional OEM 9