Prepare for Emergencies

Know Your Risks. Make Your Plan. Improve Your Outcome. 

• Prepare for emergencies before the crisis or disaster impacts your family or the community. 
• The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management provides great resource to help residents get ready for a bad day. Topics include:
• Know Your hazards (flash flooding, wildfire, severe winter weather)
• Sign up for Emergency Alerts. Not all emergency alerts provide the same information so it’s important to understand the types of alerts out there and what they provide. 
• Make a Plan. Creating plans for family communications, loved ones with special needs, household matters, financial documents and evacuation are all part of being well prepared.  
• Build A Kit. A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
• Visit the site for in-depth discussion and handy checklists at 

https://coloradosprings.gov/office-emergency-management/page/preparedness