Veterans nonprofit program, Team Rubicon, assists in tornado cleanup

BY HALEY LENA HLEAN@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM

Volunteers with Team Rubicon throughout the Denver metro area, including a few from Highlands Ranch, were ready to jump into action as soon as the EF-1 tornado hit the ground in Highlands Ranch on June 22.

After the tornado plowed through 6.3 miles in the unincorporated community, Commander Rachel Fox and sta got in touch with Douglas County Emergency Management.

After surveying neighborhoods and providing what support they could give to the community on Friday, June 23, Team Rubicon had a team on the ground Saturday morning helping homeowners for free.

“It was really neat,” said Fox. “It was like neighbors helping neighbors and you know, everybody was out helping