Vice President Joe Biden tours flood damage with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper

UPDATE, Sept. 25: The Denver Post reports that the last person unaccounted for in Larimer County has been located. Read more.

Sept. 23: Vice President Joe Biden visited Colorado on Monday (Sept. 23) to tour flood-ravaged cities and towns in the wake of recent massive rainstorms. 

After a helicopter tour of the towns impacted by the storm, the Denver Post reported that Vice President Biden promised that even if the "dysfunction of Congress" results in a shut down of the federal government, FEMA resource centers and hotlines still will aid Colorado flood victims. Read more and also read the Associated Press report. (Photo by Associated Press)

In addition, officials announced that the state will begin the biggest emergency dam inspection program in Colorado history, checking 200 dams in 10 days, mostly along the South Platte River. Read more.

The flood death toll officially moved to 8 with the discovery of another body. To keep up with ongoing developments, follow coverage from The Denver Post, as well as updates in the Boulder Daily Camera and reporting in the Longmont Times-Call.

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