September is National Preparedness Month. Are you Disaster Ready?

Learn more about how you and your household can prepare for disasters by completing the completing this preparedness checklist:

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 email, 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 irreplaceable or critical items that you would want to take with you during an evacuation.
• Create an Emergency Kit – this can consist of things like non-perishable food, water, a headlamp, backup battery for a phone, a weather radio, tools, etc., and is useful during evacuation, power outage, shelter-in-place, or any type of incident.
• Review your Insurance Policy, and ensure you have adequate coverage.
• Make a video or photo inventory of your property and belongings.
• 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 the Boulder ODM Preparedness Page.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Disaster Preparedness Basics

• Tuesday, Sept. 8
• 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Boulder Rural Fire Rescue – 6230 Lookout Rd., Boulder, CO 80301
• Register for Disaster Preparedness Basics Sept. 8th

Disaster Preparedness Basics – Virtual

• Wednesday, Sept. 9
• 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Virtual – link will be sent to all registered participants.
• Register for Disaster Preparedness Basics (Virtual)

Disaster Preparedness for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

• Saturday, Sept. 12
• 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Boulder Fire Rescue – 2967 Bluff St., Boulder, CO 80301
• Register for Disaster Preparedness for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

Disaster Preparedness Basics

• Wednesday, Sept. 16
• Wednesday, September 16
• 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• The Old Gallery – 14863 CO Hwy. 7, Allenspark, CO 80510
• Register for Disaster Preparedness Basics Sept. 16

Disaster Preparedness Basics

• Monday, Sept. 21
• 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Louisville Fire Protection District Station #1 – 1240 Main St., Louisville, CO 80027
• Register for Disaster Preparedness Basics Sept. 21

Disaster Scenarios Workshop

• Tuesday, Sept. 22
• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Boulder Rural Fire Rescue – 6230 Lookout Road, Boulder, CO 80301
• Register for Disaster Scenarios Sept. 22

Disaster Scenarios Workshop

• Monday, Sept. 28
• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Louisville Fire Protection District Station #1 – 1240 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027
• Register for Disaster Scenarios Sept. 28