Protecting Your Home Against Wildfire

by Chris Piccione | Jun 7, 2022 | General Fire Preparedness

Wildfires are a natural part of Colorado’s forest, but the threat of wildfire and how to respond to it can be daunting. If you live in the wildland-urban interface in Colorado, where homes and other structures intermingle with wildland vegetation, you are at...

Livestock Care After a Disaster

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Agricultural Recovery, Featured Recover Resources, Fire Recovery for Farm and Ranch

Handling disasters that stretch the capacity of communities, can only be approached with preparedness, pre-planning, and post-event mitigation. During a disaster, personal safety can be a large enough challenge without the added burden of caring for livestock. This...

Livestock Care During a Disaster

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Fire Preparedness for Farm and Ranch, Flood Preparedness for Farm and Ranch

Normally, the response time for disaster is extremely limited. If you are not aware of pre-existing conditions, you will have even less time to respond. It’s important to develop a priority system for safety efforts. The generally accepted sequence for safety and...

Emergency Food Safety and Storage

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Emergency Preparedness, Winter Weather

It’s important to plan ahead for emergencies such as a tornado, ice storm, flooding, blizzard, power failure, or illness that would prevent you from getting to the store for food. An emergency may also result from loss of employment, therefore decreasing the...

Homeowner’s Guide to Living with Fire

by Julee Stephenson | Oct 29, 2021 | Fire, Prepare

The threat of wildfire – and understanding how to respond to it – can be daunting. But, homeowners who want to reduce their risk of loss have many options available to make their homes and landscapes more fire-resistant. On this page, learn about: Understanding Your...