Boulder County declares local disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic The formal declaration will allow access to additional local, state, and federal resources for Boulder County In support of the recommendation by the Boulder County Emergency Manager and the Boulder County Public Health Director, the chair of the Board of County Commissioners today declared a formal local disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).* “Just as we did in the 2013 Flood, we are looking for all available resources to help us address the growing community needs in Boulder County around this global health crisis,” said Board of Boulder County Commissioners Chair, Deb Gardner. “Our teams of dedicated staff and public officials are working around the clock to meet our local needs for assistance and ensure that the concerns of our residents are being fully addressed.” With this official declaration, Boulder County can actively build capacity to add to the response resources and systems already committed to this pandemic response locally. The disaster declaration further allows us to access emergency funds if needed, create policies to remove obstacles and activate additional capabilities and resources to address needs and ensure the continuity of government and … Continue reading Boulder County declares local disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic