Governor Polis Issues Executive Orders to Memorialize Verbal Disaster Declaration for Recent Flooding in Ouray County

DENVER - On September 20, 2024, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order to memorialize the verbal disaster declaration for flooding and debris flow in Ouray County. 

The verbal order on August 23, activated the State Emergency Operations Plan and authorized all State departments and agencies to take whatever actions may be required for response efforts. The verbal declaration was in response to rain from monsoonal weather that resulted in flash flooding, landslides, and debris flows in Ouray County. 

The Executive Order allocates funds to pay for response, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery efforts related to the Flooding and Debris Flow in Ouray County.