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The pandemic has created new challenges for Colorado firefighters this wildfire season.
Poudre Fire Authority Fire Chief Tom DeMint said firefighters often finding themselves setting up camp as they battle a blaze for days. Sickness can spread easily in the camps.
“There a common term in the fire service called ‘camp crud,'” DeMint said.
The chief said it is common to see stomach bugs or the common cold spread through those camp sites. This year, it could be different.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday revealed a bit of House Democrats’ plans when it comes to the next coronavirus relief package: more aid for state and local governments, and more funding for smaller municipalities.
State and local leaders in Colorado have been calling for more federal aid as they respond to COVID-19. The last $2.2 trillion aid packaged included $150 billion to state and local governments, but only local governments with populations of 500,000 or more received aid directly.
Earlier this month the congressman led a letter urging first responders be added to the “high-priority” list
As fire danger rises in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added firefighters among those eligible for priority coronavirus testing. The change comes at the urging of Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District.
His district includes the Elk Creek Fire Department where, last month, a firefighter developed symptoms of COVID-19 on the same day that three wildfires erupted in Jefferson County. Chief Jacob Ware said he had no choice but to quarantine the entire wildland fire team.
The grant comes from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Information & Intelligent Systems
Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that Colorado State University will receive a grant of $199,748 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The updated guidance allows restaurants and taverns that also have small gaming operations to access grants and loansavailable through the CARES Act
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Cory Gardner secured updated guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help Gilpin County access small business loans and weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse announced today that he will be moving the 2nd Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition online.
Washington D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse issued this statement after voting to pass the interim emergency relief package before the U.S. House today:
The legislation is sponsored by Congressman Joe Neguse and has nearly 150 supporters in the House, nearly 20 in the Senate
Washington D.C.—Today, Senator Michael Bennet announced his support for the Coronavirus Community Relief Act, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Joe Neguse which will provide a $250 billion local stabilization fund for cities and counties with populations under 500,000. The bill has gained broad and bipartisan support since introduction a few weeks ago, including from Representatives Ed Perlmutter, Jason Crow and Scott Tipton.
A letter sent to the U.S. Small Business Administration urges accommodations for ski industry employers and other seasonal businesses by offering alternative “look back” periods for CARES Act PPP loans
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, joined by bipartisan and bicameral members of the Colorado delegation, called for the U.S. Small Business Administration to offer alternative solutions for seasonal employers under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).