Fourmile Canyon Fire Recovery
The Fourmile Canyon Fire was the most destructive in Colorado’s history, destroying 169 homes and causing $217 million in damage last September. One year later, the work to repair the lives affected and rebuild the property destroyed continues.
In the immediate aftermath of the fire, Foothills United Way created the Fourmile Canyon Fire Relief Fund to help with immediate, unmet needs, and to focus on long-term recovery. The public responded right away, making cash and in-kind donations, and offering to volunteer however possible.
The fund began helping people within 72 hours, and continues to do so today. A mental health voucher program was created, to align fire victims with mental health practitioners to assist with physchological recovery. Fire victims have been able to attend meetings with United Policyholders, a non-profit group designed to help with insurance issues. These are but a few of the resources and long-term recovery efforts made possible through the generous donations made to the Fire Relief Fund.
Recently, Foothills United Way hired Gold Hill Mayor Amy Hardy as the Fourmile Recovery Resource coordinator to manage the recovery effort. Additionally, a new online destination has been created, designed to provide a place for those affected by the Four Mile Canyon Fire to learn about local initiatives supporting the re-growth of families and communities. The Boulder Mountain Resources website lists available resources, recovery efforts, and upcoming events and projects to support recovery.
For more information please contact Amy Hardy, Fourmile Resource Recovery Coordinator, at 303-444-4013 x114
