Potential for heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday with risk of flooding

Jefferson County Emergency Management is working with the National Weather Service. They are indicating the possibility exists tomorrow into Wednesday for very heavy rain in the ICFPD area. Here are some of the details from the NWS:

1. The air moisture will be in the 99th percentile tomorrow into Wednesday meaning there is ample moisture in the atmosphere.

2. We will experience upslope flow. We all know upslope means heavy snow in the winter and this time of year it triggers heavy rain.

3. Most areas in Jefferson County can anticipate at least 1 - 2 inches of rainfall starting late tomorrow morning or early afternoon and lasting 30 to 36 > hours.

4. Isolated storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour for a period of one or two hours.

Have you prepared for potential flooding?  Are you ready to evacuate if needed?

ICFPD to celebrate 60 years of service to the community

Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District celebrates 60 years of service to the community this year.  ICFPD was formed in 1954 and provides structural fire protection, wildland fire suppression, and Emergency Medical Services to our community.  With over 50 volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics we serve approximately 52 square miles of unincorporated Jefferson County.

Please join us for a 60th Anniversary Celebration at the ICFPD Community Open House from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday September 20.  The Open House will be held at ICFPD station one, 7939 South Turkey Creek Road in Morrison.  Firefighting demonstrations, ambulance tours, ideas on wildfire mitigation to improve home safety and equipment demonstrations.  Please join us!

Community Open House Saturday September 20

Please join us for the ICFPD Community Open House from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on Saturday September 20.  The Open House will be held at ICFPD station one, 7939 South Turkey Creek Road in Morrison.  Firefighting demonstrations, ambulance tours, ideas on wildfire mitigation to improve home safety and equipment demonstrations.  Please join us!