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In flood-damaged Colorado, a race against winter
2013-10-28 13:37:43| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Six weeks after floods ravaged Colorado, this small town at the foot of the snow-covered Rockies was still without utilities, with 20% of homes damaged, most businesses shuttered and all roads in closed to the general public. One of the few businesses that reopened was St. Vrain Market, Deli & Bakery, named after the nearby creek that overflowed its banks. Still, prospects are dim: 80% of inventory lost, staff reduced from 16 to four. And no flood insurance. "We can get back up to operations,...
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