INTRO: Floodwaters have been pounding the Four Corners region of New Mexico and southern Colorado. Hundreds have been evacuated already along the San Juan River…and more may need to go as rain is expected to continue in the area. Devin Neeley – the Public Information Officer for Emergency Management in New Mexico’s San Juan county says people are ignoring orders to get to higher ground.
ACK: Devin Neeley – Public Information Officer for Emergency Management in New Mexico’s San Juan county
TAG: First responders have been performing multiple water rescues…and emergency crews have been opening shelters for evacuees. The governor is declaring the situation a federal emergency disaster…and looking to Washington to help re-build. Colorado’s governor has declared a state of emergency in 12 counties so far.
KEYWORD: Accidents/Disasters
