By Lauren Watson | CBS 11 KKTV
Teller County officials declared a local disaster emergency on Friday as a result of the winter storm.
According to officials, the declaration was issued because “a public emergency exists in Teller County based on the severe winter storm and extremely high snow accumulation, which started on March 13, 2024, and continues, which poses an imminent threat of widespread and severe damage, injury or loss of life and property.”
They added that the storm has created a strain on first responders and public services, as well as blocking travel on and preventing access to roadways.