Disasters in History: The South Platte River Flood of 1965
Channel: Highlands Ranch Historical Society
Date: 22/02/2022

Disasters in History:
The South Platte River Flood of 1965 

Flood season is on the horizon, but the South Platte River is less likely to experience “an outstanding hydrologic event” because of the lessons learned from the June 1965 flood.  Einar Jensen will dissect the factors leading to the flood and the flood’s short-term and long-term impacts to our community.  This presentation will include tips on how to make our families and property safer from flooding.

Presented by Einar Jensen, Risk Reduction Specialist with South Metro Fire Rescue. He was a firefighter for 15 years and has now been in the fire service for 24 years. Einar studied history at the University of Montana and University of Puget Sound. He has published a trio of books: his nonfiction book Ancient Fire, Modern Fire: Understanding and Living with Our Friend & Foe, a history of the Idaho Springs Fire Department, and a novel called Code Violations. He belongs to the Fire Marshal’s Association of Colorado, Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners, and National Science Teachers Association.

This was the February 2022 monthly members program for the Highlands Ranch Historical Society.