Have you tested your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors recently, and changed the batteries within the past six months?

Proper maintenance can save lives!

Citizen Preparedness Resources

Safety and well-being begins with you. The resources below can help you prepare for many of the emergency situations facing Colorado residents. (Links below may take you to a new web site.)

Additional resources can also be found at the Regional resource page located here.

Weather Preparedness

• Tornado
• Flood
• Lightning
• Wildfire

Additional Resources

Are you prepared? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness - Extensive information from FEMA to help you and your family prepare for an emergency.

72-Hour Emergency Kit - Every household should prepare a kit

Family Preparedness Guide (Acrobat PDF format)

How to use a fire extinguisher

Preparedness for your pets

SECAHR - Southeast Colorado All-Hazards Region preparedness and response information

Sign up for emergency telephone alerts in Kiowa County