Declares Flood Emergency and Moves $6 Million
Colorado executive order · EO D 2025 021
Why it matters
Local governments and nonprofits in La Plata, Archuleta, and Mineral counties can get state money for flood repairs. The funds stay available for six years.
What it does
- Makes the October 12 emergency declaration official, with the force of law
- Lets state agencies do whatever the emergency office asks to help
- Moves $6 million into the state's Disaster Emergency Fund for flood response
- Lets the emergency office give that money to local governments and nonprofits
- Keeps the emergency order in effect for 30 days, unless extended
Signed
Signed (2025-11-10) by Governor Jared Polis as Executive Order D 2025 021
About this order
Orders state agencies to help with Western Colorado flood recovery and moves $6 million into the Disaster Emergency Fund. The emergency office hands out the money, and the order expires in 30 days unless extended.
Declaring a Disaster Emergency Due to Western Colorado Flooding
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Local governments and emergency response groups would likely say fast state action speeds up repairs. Flood damage to roads, bridges, and water systems needs money quickly.
💬 The case against
Some taxpayer groups would likely say moving $6 million from reserves reduces money set aside for other emergencies. They may also question the six-year spending window.
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