Disaster Evacuation and Preparedness
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Always Be Ready
The best time to prepare for disasters and/or emergencies is BEFORE they occur. The following tasks will prepare you, your family and loved ones with the necessary tools to survive.
Scout Evacuation Routes
Scout your neighborhood to find the best evacuation routes.
Make an Action Plan
- ▸ Prepare for the House
- ▸ Prepare for the Kids
- ▸ Prepare for the Elderly
- ▸ Prepare for the Disabled
- ▸ Prepare for the Pets
- ▸ Prepare for the Livestock
- ▸ Prepare for the Business
- ▸ Prepare for the Vehicles
Sign Up for Alerts
- ▸ CodeRED
- ▸ CoTrip.org
- ▸ NOAA Weather Radio & Hazard Alert, 24/7/365
- ▸ Monitor all news, weather and social media
Other Preparedness Tools
- ▸ 72-hour Emergency Kit
- ▸ Park County Fire District Map
- ▸ READY Colorado
- ▸ American Red Cross
- ▸ FEMA Ready App
- ▸ US Forest Service, Region 2
- ▸ National Wildfire Coordination Group
- ▸ Colorado State Forest Service
- ▸ FireWise Colorado
Pre-Evacuation Alert Received
During a PRE-EVACUATION Notification, disaster poses a significant risk to you and your loved ones. Get set to leave at a moment's notice.
This will be a great time to move livestock to a temporary shelter or pasture out of harm's way.
In Park County: If the disaster is south of Hartsel, take your livestock to the Lake George Arena. Those with livestock living north of Hartsel should take animals to the Fairgrounds in Fairplay. It is strongly recommended you submit a Livestock Log ahead of time.
Create a Go Bag
A crucial life-sustaining component of disaster preparedness. Contents should be compact, lightweight, and cover basic survival needs for at least 72 hours.
Personal ID & Documents
- • Copies of IDs such as driver's license or passport
- • Emergency contact list
- • Insurance policies
- • Medical records and prescriptions
- • Cash in small bills and coins
- • Local maps with evacuation routes marked
Food & Water
- • At least 1 gallon of water per person per day
- • Non-perishable food
- • Manual can opener
- • Collapsible water bottle or hydration pack
Clothing & Shelter
- • Sturdy shoes or boots
- • Weather-appropriate clothing
- • Emergency blanket or sleeping bag
- • Compact tarp or tent for shelter
First Aid & Hygiene
- • First aid kit
- • Prescription medications
- • Personal hygiene items
- • Face masks
- • Travel-size tissues and toilet paper
Emergency Tools & Safety Gear
- • Multi-tool
- • Flashlight
- • Extra batteries or portable power bank
- • Fire-starting kit
- • Whistle
- • Duct tape and zip ties
Communication & Navigation
- • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- • Backup phone battery or solar charger
- • Compass or GPS device
- • Notepad and pen
Special Needs Items
- • Baby formula, diapers, and wipes
- • Pet supplies
- • Extra eyeglasses or contacts
- • Mobility aids
Extra Comfort & Survival
- • Local emergency contacts and evacuation plan printout
- • Small comfort items
- • Emergency valuables, if appropriate
Packing Tips: Use a sturdy, waterproof backpack or duffel bag. Keep it lightweight enough to carry on foot. Store it in an easily accessible location. Review and update supplies every 6 months.
Consider having a go bag for each adult as well as one for each child in the family.
Evacuation
It's time to evacuate when an EVACUATION Notification has been issued. Load your go bags, family members and pets into your vehicle and leave using caution along your pre-planned evacuation routes.