Per a verbal executive order from Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Colorado National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew evacuated people during the Buelah Flood in support of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s department.
Four Colorado Army National Guard Soldiers from Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, evacuated trapped people.
“The Colorado National Guard stands ready to provide additional support to help the people of Buelah,” the Adjutant General of Colorado MGen Michael A. Loh said. “We’re your neighbors, and we’re here to help.”
For more details about the mission or flood response efforts, contact the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office at 719-924-5471.
