Hello Everyone,
We've (The National Weather Service) completed a new flood potential briefing for Wednesday. This one looks at current snowpack, melt rates, river flows, and flood flows. If you wish to view this 7 minute presentation, please click on the following link:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc/wxbriefing/wxb22jun2011/player.html
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tuesday June 21, 2011 Flood Update
Hello Everyone,
Well, it looks like the temperatures are going to heat up before we melt off the large snowpack. As a result, we have multiple rivers forecasted to rise above flood flow by Thursday, June 23rd. This briefing will look at temperature levels, remaining snowpack, and areas that are forecast to exceed flood. If you wish to view this 7 minute presentation, please click on the following link.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc/wxbriefing/wxb21jun2011/player.html
Well, it looks like the temperatures are going to heat up before we melt off the large snowpack. As a result, we have multiple rivers forecasted to rise above flood flow by Thursday, June 23rd. This briefing will look at temperature levels, remaining snowpack, and areas that are forecast to exceed flood. If you wish to view this 7 minute presentation, please click on the following link.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc/wxbriefing/wxb21jun2011/player.html
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Help Wanted
Freedom Festival is looking for some volunteers to work in a variety of positions. CERT would like to be able to send a group of volunteers ( in our cute green vests) to help with this event on Parade day. There are a couple of different jobs available.
They are looking for people to work security. Here is the job description that we were given.
With 400,000 parade goers, the Provo Police and Utah Highway Patrol need some assistance. Persons will be assigned a block or Parade Staging are to patrol and ensure the trach is kept picked up and order is kept. All Security personal will be working in pairs. Will also be responsible in ensuring that only authorized persons enter certain areas, working closely with Wally Breitenstein Chieft of Security for the Grand Parade.
Job requirements: Must be able to be on their feet for up to 6 hours. Must be comfortable enforcing rules. Minimum of 18 years of age.
Time requirements:
(10 positions) Monday July 4, 2011 8:00 am to 10:00 am (2 hours) will walk in the preparade passing out trash bags for patrons to use and help in the overall Parade Route Beautification.
(20 positions) Monday july 4 2011 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (3 hours) Will work with Provo City in assisting the patrons pick up after themselves.
The Grand Parade could not be the event that it is without the volunteer spirit and enthusiasm. Thank you for your participation and willingness to serve your community. Please call or email if you want to be a part of the 2011 Grand Parade or with any further questions.
(10 positions) Pre-Night Shift July 3, 2011 9:00 pm to 2:00 am (5hours)
(6 positions) Pre-Parade Shift July 3, 2011 2:00 am to Mon, 7:00 am (5 hours)
(54 positions) Parade Shift July 4, 2011 7:00 am to 12:00 pm (6 hours)
They also need banner carriers which entails walking and carrying a Parade Banner with a partner for the length of the Parade Route, approx. 2 miles, possibly in extreme temperatures, partnerships based on height to allow the optimal exertion of energy.
Job description: Must be able to walk a minimum of 2 miles in hot weather and must be at least 12 years of age. Good walking shoes are recommended. NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS.
Time: Monday July 4 2011 at 8:00 am to 11 am (3 hours)
The last job that they need help with is Parade Route Beautifiers.
Job Description: Persons will walk at the end of the parage ensuring patrons pick up trash and that all sleep over items are picked up or they will be discarded. Provo City provides the trash bags and gloves and will also be in assistance in the clean-up effort.
Job Requirements: Must be at least 10 years of age and able to walk the 2 mile parade route.
Time Requirements:
( 10 positions) Monday July 4 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am will walk the parade route passing out trash bags for patrons to use and help in the overall Parade Route Beautification.
(20 positions) Monday July 4 2011 from 10:00 am to 1 pm (3 hours). Will work with Provo City in assisting the patrons pick up after themselves.
The Grand Parade could not be the event that it is without the volunteer spirit and enthusiasm. Thank you for your contribution and willingness to serve your community. Please call or email Chris Blinzinger 801.404.6368 or email him at CBlinzinger@provo.utah.gov
They are looking for people to work security. Here is the job description that we were given.
With 400,000 parade goers, the Provo Police and Utah Highway Patrol need some assistance. Persons will be assigned a block or Parade Staging are to patrol and ensure the trach is kept picked up and order is kept. All Security personal will be working in pairs. Will also be responsible in ensuring that only authorized persons enter certain areas, working closely with Wally Breitenstein Chieft of Security for the Grand Parade.
Job requirements: Must be able to be on their feet for up to 6 hours. Must be comfortable enforcing rules. Minimum of 18 years of age.
Time requirements:
(10 positions) Monday July 4, 2011 8:00 am to 10:00 am (2 hours) will walk in the preparade passing out trash bags for patrons to use and help in the overall Parade Route Beautification.
(20 positions) Monday july 4 2011 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (3 hours) Will work with Provo City in assisting the patrons pick up after themselves.
The Grand Parade could not be the event that it is without the volunteer spirit and enthusiasm. Thank you for your participation and willingness to serve your community. Please call or email if you want to be a part of the 2011 Grand Parade or with any further questions.
(10 positions) Pre-Night Shift July 3, 2011 9:00 pm to 2:00 am (5hours)
(6 positions) Pre-Parade Shift July 3, 2011 2:00 am to Mon, 7:00 am (5 hours)
(54 positions) Parade Shift July 4, 2011 7:00 am to 12:00 pm (6 hours)
They also need banner carriers which entails walking and carrying a Parade Banner with a partner for the length of the Parade Route, approx. 2 miles, possibly in extreme temperatures, partnerships based on height to allow the optimal exertion of energy.
Job description: Must be able to walk a minimum of 2 miles in hot weather and must be at least 12 years of age. Good walking shoes are recommended. NO FLIP FLOPS OR SANDALS.
Time: Monday July 4 2011 at 8:00 am to 11 am (3 hours)
The last job that they need help with is Parade Route Beautifiers.
Job Description: Persons will walk at the end of the parage ensuring patrons pick up trash and that all sleep over items are picked up or they will be discarded. Provo City provides the trash bags and gloves and will also be in assistance in the clean-up effort.
Job Requirements: Must be at least 10 years of age and able to walk the 2 mile parade route.
Time Requirements:
( 10 positions) Monday July 4 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am will walk the parade route passing out trash bags for patrons to use and help in the overall Parade Route Beautification.
(20 positions) Monday July 4 2011 from 10:00 am to 1 pm (3 hours). Will work with Provo City in assisting the patrons pick up after themselves.
The Grand Parade could not be the event that it is without the volunteer spirit and enthusiasm. Thank you for your contribution and willingness to serve your community. Please call or email Chris Blinzinger 801.404.6368 or email him at CBlinzinger@provo.utah.gov
Just for your information....
We were just informed by the Provo River Commissioner that the lower Provo River will be coming back up 600 cfs over the next 30 hours. The combination of how fast Jordanelle Reservoir has been filling (21 feet in 16 days), how slowly the snow pack at Trial Lake has been falling (still at 30", compared to a normal April peak of 25"), along with the forecast for hot weather this week has caused some concern. The objective is to make sure that the reservoirs do not fill before the high runoff in the upper Provo River is past.
This situation is still not a major concern. The flows in Provo River through town will now be in the 1100 - 1200 cfs range over the next week, well below earlier peak flows (1900 cfs). The Lake Shore Pump Station will be turned back on; and other temporary pump facilities will remain mobilized, in case flows increase further.
The most significant impacts of this increase in Provo River flow will be that the elevation of Utah Lake may start rising again; and that the lower Provo River may again overflow the trail along the north bank, upstream of the State Park.
We will continue to monitor the situation, and update you as circumstances warrant.
This situation is still not a major concern. The flows in Provo River through town will now be in the 1100 - 1200 cfs range over the next week, well below earlier peak flows (1900 cfs). The Lake Shore Pump Station will be turned back on; and other temporary pump facilities will remain mobilized, in case flows increase further.
The most significant impacts of this increase in Provo River flow will be that the elevation of Utah Lake may start rising again; and that the lower Provo River may again overflow the trail along the north bank, upstream of the State Park.
We will continue to monitor the situation, and update you as circumstances warrant.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Tuesday, 7 June 2011 Flood Update
This flood update is from Brian McInerney, Hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City.
We've put together the latest briefing as of June 7, 2011. This briefing will look at our current areas of flood, the snowpack evolution from April 1st, our current and forecasted temperature levels, and the flood potential as a result of the physical parameters we've illustrated. If you wish to view this information, please click on the following link. The briefing will last 8 minutes.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc/wxbriefing/wxb08jun2011/player.html
We've put together the latest briefing as of June 7, 2011. This briefing will look at our current areas of flood, the snowpack evolution from April 1st, our current and forecasted temperature levels, and the flood potential as a result of the physical parameters we've illustrated. If you wish to view this information, please click on the following link. The briefing will last 8 minutes.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/slc/wxbriefing/wxb08jun2011/player.html
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