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September is National Preparedness Month.

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

Register for emergency alerts.
- Sign-up at www.bocoalert.org and/or by 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 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 Boulder Fire Rescue.

For more information, join us for one of our upcoming disaster preparedness workshops, or visit www.boulderodm.gov/preparedness

Nederland Seniors Group – Disaster Preparedness Workshop (Community Group Workshop)

What’s Up Boulder? (Community Event)

Disaster Preparedness Basics – Virtual (Workshop)

Disaster Preparedness Basics (Workshop)

Disaster Preparedness Basics – Virtual (Workshop)