Emergency Preparedness

What you should know in an emergency

The forces of nature can devastate a community, whether tornadoes, storms, blizzards, or wildfires; all of these can create a natural disaster. Other types of disasters can include communicable diseases, terrorist threats or other life threatening emergencies.

If a disaster occurs, local government and disaster-relief organizations have plans in place to assist citizens. However, these agencies can become overwhelmed during severe disasters and it’s wise for you to have a plan to care for yourself and your family.

What you can expect during a disaster?

• Interruptions in utility services (electricity, telephone, heat, water supply)
• Explosions, fires and hazardous waste are serious threats to safety
• Civil unrest
• Limited availability, if at all, to purchase food or gasoline

What you can do

Knowledge is your best defense! Stay informed by registering your phone, cell phone, or email address for emergency alerts at weld911alert.com. You’ll be alerted anytime there is a major emergency in your area.

Emergency planning and disaster supplies

Assemble a disaster supply kit before disaster strikes. READYColorado has guides to help you make your kit.

Evacuation

Keep fuel in your car if evacuation seems likely.  Gas stations may be closed during emergencies.  Know when to evacuate and where to go.

You will need to listen to authorities on the timeline to evacuate, if they give you time to gather some of your belongings and pack them in your car.  You should remember to pack up financial documents, prescriptions, family photos, and other items of personal value.  Make sure you have someplace to take the family animals.

Shelter

Be sure everyone in your household knows where to find shelter from all hazards that affect your area.

In case of emergency stay tuned to the following for information regarding evacuation and shelter locations

• Comcast cable channel 8 (GTV8 Greeley Government Access)
• Greeley Tribune
• KELS 104.7 FM
• KFKA 1310 AM
• KGRE 1450 AM
• KSME 96.1 FM
• KUNC 91.5 FM

Animals in Disaster

With the exception of service animals, pets are generally not permitted in emergency shelters for health reasons. Keep this in mind as you are making your plan.

Mitigation

Take steps to ensure your home and household are safe from the potential effects of disasters like floods, tornadoes, high winds, and wild fires. These measure can be implemented before a disaster occurs.

Recovering From Disaster

After an emergency, continue to listen for news on where to get help from disaster relief organizations and government agencies