Colorado gets federal approval for major disaster declaration in Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires
The approval opens FEMA public assistance for roads, water systems and power repairs, while individual aid for fire victims remains under review.
- President Donald Trump approved FEMA public assistance on Friday for Colorado's Major Disaster Declaration, supporting Pueblo, Custer, and Ouray counties recovering from summer wildfires.
- The Aspen Acres Fire and Gold Mountain Fire burned more than 140,000 acres combined, destroying over 300 homes and damaging critical public infrastructure across three counties.
- Governor Jared Polis submitted the formal request in August, bolstered by 173 letters from bipartisan elected officials, nonprofit groups, and homeowners demonstrating urgent need for federal aid.
- The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management can now implement debris removal and repair essential infrastructure like roads and water systems at no cost to homeowners.
- Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation funding requests remain under review, following the administration's previous denial of disaster aid for fires and flooding in Colorado last year.
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Montrose County joins successful calls for major disaster declaration over Gold Mountain Fire
Montrose County added its voice to those calling upon President Donald J. Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for Ouray County, in wake of the massive Gold Mountain Fire and monsoonal floods that ripped down burn scars and damaged…
Trump administration approves federal assistance for Colorado's Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain fire recovery
Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday that President Trump approved Public Assistance for Colorado's Major Disaster Declaration request, supporting communities recovering from two major wildfires this year.
Gov. Polis talks next steps as President Trump approves public assistance for 'Aspen Acres' fire victims
STATEWIDE, Colo. (KRDO) -- President Donald Trump has approved public assistance for Colorado's Major Disaster Declaration request for communities affected by the "Aspen Acres" fire and "Gold Mountain" fire. According to officials, the request was submitted specifically for Pueblo, Custer, Dolores and Ouray counties following the fires and subsequent flooding and debris flows on both
Colorado secures FEMA support for wildfire, flooding and mudslide recovery
Federal authorities on Friday approved Colorado’s request for federal public assistance to help communities devastated by the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain Fires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency did not announce how much the state would receive but confirmed that federal assistance is now available to support recovery efforts in areas damaged by the wildfires, […]
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