Wildfires and Public Health: Preparing for Smoke, Heat, and Emergencies

Join Boulder Office of Disaster Management as we participate in this webinar with Healthy Air and Water Colorado – participants will learn about the following topics:

• The health impacts of wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and poor air quality
• New findings from the American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report
• Who is most at risk and how to reduce health impacts
• Practical steps to prepare your for disasters

Featured speakers:

• Dr. Sara Carpenter, Executive Director, Healthy Air & Water Colorado
• Dr. Nikita Habermehl, Emergency Medicine Pediatrician and Board Chair, Healthy Air & Water Colorado
• Nick Torres, Advocacy Director – CO, WY, UT, American Lung Association
• Monika Weber, Disaster Management Coordinator, Boulder Office of Disaster Management

For questions please e-mail mweber@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-3647.

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Disaster Preparedness Basics

Join Boulder Office of Disaster Management for this 90-minute workshop to increase your personal preparedness! During this session you’ll learn about Boulder County’s hazards, emergency alerts, personal risk assessment, and start building own disaster preparedness plan. All participants will leave with a disaster preparedness supply kit that includes a backup battery charger, a water filter, and headlamp!

For questions or support with registration please e-mail mweber@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-3647.

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Community Preparedness Focus Group

We need your input!

Make a direct impact on disaster preparedness programming and educational materials offered in our community by joining the Boulder Office of Disaster Management for one of our Community Preparedness Focus Groups.

By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate educational materials and current program offerings, and provide input on the types of programs, educational opportunities, and other initiatives you’d like to see developed and implemented to help community members prepare for disasters.

For support with registration please e-mail mweber@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-3647.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Community Preparedness Focus Group

We need your input!

Make a direct impact on disaster preparedness programming and educational materials offered in our community by joining the Boulder Office of Disaster Management for one of our Community Preparedness Focus Groups.

By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate educational materials and current program offerings, and provide input on the types of programs, educational opportunities, and other initiatives you’d like to see developed and implemented to help community members prepare for disasters.

For support with registration please e-mail mweber@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-3647.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Community Preparedness Focus Group

We need your input!

Make a direct impact on disaster preparedness programming and educational materials offered in our community by joining the Boulder Office of Disaster Management for one of our Community Preparedness Focus Groups.

By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate educational materials and current program offerings, and provide input on the types of programs, educational opportunities, and other initiatives you’d like to see developed and implemented to help community members prepare for disasters.

For support with registration please e-mail mweber@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-3647.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Boulder Fire Rescue Annual Open House

Visit Boulder Office of Disaster Management at Boulder Rural Fire Rescue’s annual open house – stop by our booth to pick up preparedness educational materials, and spin our trivia wheel for your chance to win preparedness supply prizes!

Boulder Rural Fire Rescue’s open house is a family-friendly event that will feature demonstrations from first responders, response vehicles, and information booths from community partners.

Disaster Preparedness for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

Join Boulder Office of Disaster Management as we partner with Center for People with Disabilities to learn what you can do to be ready for the next time disaster strikes. This workshop will cover emergency alerting, personal planning, and specific considerations and stories of lived experience for people living with disabilities. All participants will receive a preparedness supply kit with a backup batter charger, headlamp, and water filter.

For support with registration please e-mail mweber@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-3647.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.