 If disaster strikes in Louisville, how ready are you? What about your family, friends, or neighbors? September is National Preparedness Month. This is the perfect time to take a few minutes to check your readiness for a disaster by completing this checklist. Disaster Preparedness Checklist- Register for emergency alerts.
- Sign-up at 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/or e-mail, while the 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 in Boulder County, utilize the free home assessment programs offered through Wildfire Partners.
For more information, join the Boulder Office of Disaster Management for one of the upcoming disaster preparedness workshops, or visit BoulderODM.gov/Preparedness. |
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Preparedness Month Events |
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 Join a workshop this SeptemberThroughout the month of September, Boulder Office of Disaster Management will be hosting a variety of community events to educate, empower, and bring awareness to the topic of disaster preparedness. To learn more and register for events, visit boco.org/ODMevents |
 Disaster Preparedness Basics (in-person)Monday, Sept. 21 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Louisville Fire Station #1
1240 Main Street
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 receive a disaster preparedness supply kit. (Only 4 spots left!) |
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 Disaster Preparedness Basics (virtual)Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Virtual link will be sent to registered participants Join Boulder Office of Disaster Management for this 90-minute virtual 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. |
 Disaster Scenarios WorkshopMonday, Sept. 28 | 6–8 p.m.
Louisville Fire Station #1
1240 Main Street
Join Boulder Office of Disaster Management for this scenario-based workshop where we'll put your personal preparedness plans to the test. From blizzards to power outages, fires, and floods — this workshop will give you the change to test your personal plans, be in community with others who are working to prepare, and identify action steps you can take to enhance your preparedness level. |
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