September is National Preparedness Month – Are you ready?
Disasters can happen at any time. Taking a few simple steps now can help keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe. Preparing today could save lives tomorrow.
We’re all in this together—start with this Disaster Preparedness Checklist:
- Register for emergency alerts.
- Sign-up at bocoalert.org and/or downloading and using the ReachWell app.
- *Both of these options will get you the same emergency alert information, but in a different format (BOCO Alert comes through text, phone call, and e-mail, while ReachWell app delivers the same emergency alert information through a phone app).
- Create an evacuation plan – this should include at least two types of transportation you could use, multiple routes you could take, and where you would stay or meet up with loved ones.
- Create a grab list of important items that you would want to take with you during an evacuation (like medications, medical devices, or irreplaceable items).
- Create an emergency kit – including things like non-perishable food, water, a headlamp or flashlight, backup battery for a phone, a weather radio, tools, etc.
- Review your insurance policy, and ensure you have adequate coverage.
- Make a video or photo inventory of your property and belongings for insurance purposes.
- Mitigate your property – for wildfire specific mitigation support utilize the free home assessment programs offered through Wildfire Partners, or programs offered through your local fire department.
For more information, join us for one of our upcoming disaster preparedness workshops, or visit www.boulderodm.gov/preparedness.
Want ongoing information on how you can prepare for hazards year-round? Sign-up to receive our Disaster Preparedness Newsletter through e-mail or text message, and check out videos, podcasts, and other resources in our Resource Library.
