Colorado

[urbanfarmer101]

I am on it! I will get back to you ASAP!

Directions: take Wilcox south past Plum Creek Pkwy down the frontage road running on the east side of I25. About 1.5 miles after Medved (third driveway on the left after Crystal Valley Pkwy), you will see the stables (white buildings with blue trim). Nancy DeVaney is the owner- stop on over and lend a hand!

 

[Pozees]

Mandatory evac has just been extended in areas West of 83 and as far North as Baptist Rd. If you are affected our thoughts are with you. Do not hesitate to let us know if you need help.

 

[suncatcher]

Catching up on reading here....... Just heard an update, Flying Horse is being evacuated. Does anyone know of a facebook page where they are taking donation? I would like to donate, but need to do it via PayPal.

Prayers to those in the fires path, hope they get this monster contained SOON!!!!!!

I can also take in a flock of chickens for anyone in need...... Kinda out of the way up here in Teller County, but do have the room!

 

[trochefarm]

Catching up on reading here....... Just heard an update, Flying Horse is being evacuated. Does anyone know of a facebook page where they are taking donation? I would like to donate, but need to do it via PayPal.

Prayers to those in the fires path, hope they get this monster contained SOON!!!!!!

I can also take in a flock of chickens for anyone in need...... Kinda out of the way up here in Teller County, but do have the room!

Suncatcher, the url I posted earlier (http://www.castlerockbound.net/forum/need-volunteers-help-care-many-many-animals-evacuated-fire) takes donations, but I don't think it's via PayPal. There are latest updates on the fire at this site, too.

 

[suncatcher]

Quote: OK, thanks!

Those looking for updates on evac instructions KVOR is giving them every ten or fifteen minutes. I 25 has now been changed, those evacuating can use the right lane, others are to use the left lane. Not sure if that is both directions, but that was the latest update. This is to facilitate the evacuation of Flying Horse area.

"THIS JUST IN:
Effectively immediately, lane restrictions will be implemented on I-25 (northbound and southbound) between Interquest Parkway and Baptist Road. New mandatory and voluntary evacuations related to the Black Forest fire have necessitated the following restrictions:

1) The left lane will be utilized for through traffic.
2) The right lane will be utilized only for evacuating residents, law enforcement personnel, and first responders assisting with fire relief."

 

[Mtn Margie]

What a nightmare! We have been packed and ready to go a few times, but have never gone through what you guys are dealing with down there. My heart goes out to you all.....

 

[elbertchick]

I can't make up my mind about evacuating. I have everything ready to go. I did inventory last year. The map for evacuation goes right through the middle of my house. Backyard? Stay. Front yard is in the evacuation zone. Chickens have been in and out of the car. I am soaking them now with a mister under their favorite tree. I am in Elbert county on the El Paso Cty line. It sounds like the fire is mostly toward the Colorado Springs area and south west. I haven't heard that the fire has actually been in Elbert Cty. Any one else heard any news about this area?

 

[Ashdoes]

Every time the wind shifts it causes the map to change, and it has me on edge.

 

[urbanfarmer101]

I can't make up my mind about evacuating. I have everything ready to go. I did inventory last year. The map for evacuation goes right through the middle of my house. Backyard? Stay. Front yard is in the evacuation zone. Chickens have been in and out of the car. I am soaking them now with a mister under their favorite tree. I am in Elbert county on the El Paso Cty line. It sounds like the fire is mostly toward the Colorado Springs area and south west. I haven't heard that the fire has actually been in Elbert Cty. Any one else heard any news about this area?

I would go. The roads out of the Forest on Tuesday afternoon were just a nighmare with everyone trying to evac. At least if you go early you take the urgency out of it for yourself.
Also, many people couldn't get their livestock out because the roads were so clogged they just couldn't get their trailers into their areas to evac them.

We are sitting with a pile of stuff at the front door. We are pre-evac, but if the wind shifts we are bugging out.

 

[suncatcher]

Quote: How close are you to the El Paso County line. I guess you have to ask yourself if you want to do this in the middle of the night, or now? I think now would be the better answer. Here is an interactive map I got of FB. It shows everything, wind, smoke densisty, etc. Is a really long URL, click on the first portion http://www.wunderground.com/wunderm...gtemp=0&wxsn.rf=1&wxsn.showpws=1&cams=0&pix=0