Emergency Mitigation Saves Time and Money in Montrose Flood Damage Restorations

1/12/2021 (Permalink)

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Jobs and Recreation Mix in Montrose's New Outdoor Business District

From the founding of Montrose onwards, our town has existed as one of the most well-regarded outdoor recreation spots in the country. With famously accessible trails, ski slopes, and river fishing spots, our population has climbed steadily throughout the 20th Century, bringing businesses with them to our mountain home. Today, that process is accelerating, thanks to the Colorado Outdoors Recreation Business Park.

Initially conceived in 2011, the business project became a reality in 2016 when Mayfly Outdoors finalized its investment. Mayfly, which sells fly fishing rods and reels in stores nationwide, wants Montrose to become the commercial hub for sporting goods manufacturing in Colorado. So far, their efforts have gone well.

The first significant construction in this area came from Mayfly. Their brand-new headquarters building is a modern and gorgeous landmark on the riverbank. This construction proved crucial for the district's future: with brand new water, power, and internet lines servicing the area, it became far easier for other companies to move in. Soon after the headquarters finished construction in 2019, another company announced plans to build a massive logistics center to service existing and future manufacturers and retail stores selling outdoor sporting goods.

Of course, some roads and power lines alone could not attract many people or businesses to the area. To seal the deal, Mayfly is going a step further and investing millions of dollars into the area's recreational development. Paved and unpaved trails have been carved into the landscape, and various riverside features such as boat launch and fishing points have also been created. The ultimate goal is to restore the river to its natural populations of aquatic life, provide easy access for lovers of the outdoors, and bring in businesses that will help to make the changes permanent.

Once the business park fills in, planners estimate that almost 2,000 full-time jobs will be added to the city – more than enough to employ families affected by the nearby Russel Stover plant's closure. With more companies finalizing the details of their new locations and investments, we can expect the new district to expand rapidly in the coming years.

Montrose Tourism Bump will Only Grow in 2021

Over the past year, businesses in Montrose have, like in other towns nationwide, been tested like never before. More recently, traffic has not only returned to normal levels but even exceeded expectations. Thanks to the closure of urbanized recreation activities, our area's forests and streams have earned a fresh tourist spotlight. Now, analysts are predicting that the bump in tourism may be here to stay.

Natural features have been mostly unaffected by recent events and government edicts, prompting a renewed interest among city dwellers across the country. Montrose represents one of the best road trip destinations for those looking to get away from it all. Some of the top cities sending tourists our way include:

• Salt Lake City
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco
• Albuquerque

With so many people starting to dip their toes into Colorado's cold mountain waters, it was inevitable that many of them would want to dive in. Those who enjoyed their 2020 expeditions are already preparing to set out again. Many families may have started new yearly traditions in the past few months. Get ready, Montrose, because the tourists are coming.

Montrose Residents Should Take Advantage of Uncompahgre National Forest

When the spring thaw comes for Montrose county, out-of-state sightseers will flood in and fill our campsites. San Juan and White River National Forests are the typical destinations for these travelers, and popular spots tend to fill up fast. Even the lesser-known places in these forests have started to see more traffic from tourists. Wise local enthusiasts, however, might want to look westward for their fun.

Uncompahgre National Forest is smaller and more remote than other forests in our state but still meticulously cared for by the Forest Service. Fewer people traveling to the Forest means less competition for camping and fishing spaces. Locals with ATVs can have an even better time, as many of the roads reaching into the deepest parts of the Forest are entirely inaccessible to larger vehicles.

As you travel out this spring, be mindful of your impact on the local ecosystems. Fewer rangers patrol these areas, making litter and destructive activities even more damaging than elsewhere. Please keep the grounds and streams clear so that your neighbors can enjoy them, too.

The First Hours of Flood Damage Mitigation in a Montrose Home

SERVPRO takes many steps to stay ready 24/7 for flood damage calls in Montrose and surrounding communities. Some may wonder why we focus so much on responding quickly – the answer lies in the procedures we begin in the first hours of the event.

The first step in many of our flood mitigation projects is water extraction. Often, standing water remains somewhere in the home when we first arrive on the scene. Standing water can destroy flooring materials, baseboards, and even the foundation of the house. We use state-of-the-art pumping devices to remove standing water before it has the chance to cause further damage to your home. With standing water present, a few hours' delay can lead to thousands of dollars in extra damages. As a result, these situations are the ones we prioritize the most.

Even without standing water present, the significant amounts of water present on floors, walls, and furniture can still create time-sensitive problems for your home. Once SERVPRO professionals verify that all standing water is gone, we set up heavy air moving devices to create powerful air currents in the affected areas. Coupled with industrial-strength dehumidifiers, we can avoid most damages that happen over time, such as oxidation and mold growth.

The first step in restoring your home is to call SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride as soon as possible after a disaster. Our trained and certified technicians stay ready around the clock to implement these critical mitigation strategies. Contact us at (970) 240-6970 for our emergency services.