FAIRPLAY, Colo. -- A day after Park County declared a state of emergency over continued snowfall and blocked roads, nearby counties and the state of Colorado are sending help.

High winds and snowfall continued overnight throughout Park County, according to the Park County Emergency Services Council.

At 10 a.m., 20 to 40 mph winds were creating ground blizzards in South Park.

In addition to the 30 snow-clearing vehicles from Park County, equipment and personnel have arrived from Pueblo, Baca, and Jefferson Counties as well as the Colorado Department of Transportation. Search and Rescue equipment and personnel have come in from Arapahoe, Clear Creek, and Jefferson counties.

The Emergency Council said Tuesday's operations will focus on reaching people who are stranded in their homes and need either supplies or shelter.

The Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and local volunteers have helped set up shelters and were providing warm meals for responders and victims.

"With an expectation of more snow and high winds in the near future, residents in Park County are encouraged to stock extra stores of food, fuel and necessary medications and, if possible, should make every effort to collect those necessities before the next storm in case conditions should again block access roads," the council said in a news release Tuesday.

Severe weather was expected to move into the area Tuesday night and remain for the next several days.

All state and federal highways through Park County were open as of 10 a.m.

Storm Facts:
Park County has 16 graders with plows and wings, seven loaders, and seven snowplow truck at this time. All equipment is out on the roads. The county also received one grader from Pueblo County, two loaders from Baca County, two bulldozers from Jefferson County, one bulldozer from Arapahoe County, and two snow blowers and a loader from CDOT.
Fire and emergency personnel estimate that about 100 people are trapped in their homes by snow, primarily in the Hartsel and Jefferson areas. This number will increase as more snow falls and drifting occurs.
All roads are open, however visibility is very limited due to high winds and blowing snow.
Volunteers with Park County Search and Rescue as well as crews from Arapahoe, Clear Creek, and Jefferson Counties have been staged around the county to respond to emergencies and will begin rescue operations today. Other departments will respond as required.
The public is asked to call 719 836-4160. Do not call 911. The emergency dispatch staff has been inundated with calls which delays response time. Emergency 911 response is running normally. If you have a fire, police or emergency medical need, please call 911 for assistance.

Source: Park County Emergency Services Council