Adams County Office of Emergency Management

09/02/2026

Most of us think of preparedness through the lens of a specific disaster or disasters, which can be inefficient. But what if we prepared for disruptions instead of disasters?🕵🏻

If you prepare for power outages, then you have prepared for many disasters that can cause the power to be out -- If you prepare for a tornado, you are only prepared for a tornado.

Are you ready to maximize your preparedness efficiency and change your thinking from disasters to disruptions? Sign up for a How to Prepare for Everything class below! ⬇

📆September 8th, 2026
⏰4-6PM MST
📍Anythink Library – Bennett (495 7th St., Bennett CO)
✅Register here --> https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/kqGBKFtmdu

📆September 15th, 2026
⏰4-6PM MST
📍Thornton Community Center (2211 Eppinger Blvd.,Thornton CO)
✅Register here --> https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/9KD1Y5tQmX

09/01/2026

Come join your local emergency managers throughout the month of September to take your preparedness to the next level! ✅

Check out our webpage for more information -- Seats are limited, register today to save your spot!

It’s !

This September, we’re partnering with Adams County Office of Emergency Management and Adams County Health Department to bring you preparedness tips, activities, resources, giveaways, and more to help you take your preparedness to the next level. There are also multiple trainings happening to help your family be prepared: adamscountyco.gov/national-preparedness-trainings/

Is there something you’d like to see us discuss this month? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more!

09/01/2026

It’s !

This September, we’re partnering with Adams County Office of Emergency Management and Adams County Health Department to bring you preparedness tips, activities, resources, giveaways, and more to help you take your preparedness to the next level. There are also multiple trainings happening to help your family be prepared: adamscountyco.gov/national-preparedness-trainings/

Is there something you’d like to see us discuss this month? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more!

09/01/2026

It's officially September, which means -- it's National Preparedness Month!

This September, the Adams County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with emergency management agencies across Adams County to bring you a month of preparedness tips, information, activities, resources, giveaways and more to help you take your preparedness into your own hands -- Stay tuned for new posts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this month.

Check out our webpage for more information about our initiatives this month and sign up to join your local emergency managers for a preparedness class: adamscountyco.gov/national-preparedness-trainings/

Don't want to miss any updates? Make sure you're following our page: Adams County Office of Emergency Management

We have a lot of content lined up for this month, but we want to know: is there something you’d like to see us discuss this month? Comment below!

09/01/2026

Building resilience starts with all of us.

Emergency managers know that preparedness doesn't happen through one plan, one exercise, or just one person. It grows when preparedness becomes part of the way people, organizations, and institutions think about the risks they face and the decisions they make every day.

The work can happen in a school, around a conference table with business leaders, during a staff training session, in a conversation with community leaders, or through a simple reminder shared with the people you serve. Every one of those conversations can help move preparedness forward. The more people who understand their risks, know how they can contribute, and see preparedness as part of their everyday work, the stronger our collective resilience becomes.

While National Emergency Management Awareness Month may be coming to an end, it's critical that we keep these conversations going year-round. Keep talking about preparedness, keep sharing what you know, and keep finding ways to bring more people into the work.

09/01/2026

NEVER drive through flooded roads. It can be more dangerous than it looks!

Flood water can:
• Hide debris, downed power lines, and washed-out roads.
• Cause your vehicle to lose traction, float, or stall.
• Leave you unable to steer or brake.

➡️ ready.gov/floods

08/31/2026

07/01/2026

Do you have a disaster plan for your pet? Pets depend on us for their safety and well-being – don’t forget them in your disaster planning! Prep for your pet today 🐶🐢🐱🐰

Build a Kit! 🧰 Just as we keep an emergency kit for ourselves, our pets should have one, too. Keep extra food, water, medications, and toys for each pet packed in your household’s disaster kit.

Have a Plan. 📝 Your household emergency plan should include transportation considerations for your pet(s), as well as destinations or local shelter options that accept pets during evacuations. Know which friends, relatives, facilities, or animal shelters that can care for your animals in an emergency.

Know Your Neighbors. 🤝 Meet your neighbors before disaster strikes and work together to have a plan in your neighborhood for pet assistance. If a disaster occurs while you are at work or away from home, you may need assistance from a neighbor to reach your pets.

Vaccinate! 💉 Ensure all pets have up to date vaccinations and have collars with accurate vaccination records and contact information. Keep a vaccination record in your household’s disaster kit – some shelters require proof of vaccination before they can accept your pet.

Microchip. 📍 Microchipping your pets may help you locate them if you become separated during an emergency.

Remember: Pets feel stress too! Having a plan in place before an emergency lessens the stress for both you and your animal friends 💚

06/29/2026

Are you a caregiver to someone in your family?

53 million Americans are caring for someone older, ill, or disabled, including medically complex children. In many cases, you are the sole provider for the daily needs of these family members, and they depend on you for their safety and well-being, especially during emergencies or disasters.🫂

Caregivers can take these three easy steps to feel more prepared and in control when disaster strikes:

📌Identify Barriers and Risks: Take time to analyze your care recipient’s unique risks, challenges, and barriers. Understanding these areas is vital to building a comprehensive, personalized, emergency preparedness plan.

🧠Learn and Connect: You understand the risks, challenges, and barriers for your care recipient. Now, learn about resources to address those areas. If you are a solo caregiver, now is the time to build connections and support network that can prepare you and your care recipient to be resilient during disasters.

✍️Make a Plan: Now you know the risks and have identified all your resources, and it’s time to put it on paper. Build a disaster kit that includes any specialized items for your care recipient, pre-identify a plan for evacuation and emergency sheltering, and include any important contact information, documents, or medical records/information in these planning efforts.

For more information about this three-step method and the partnership between the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers and FEMA, check out the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers -->https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/ready-gov_caregivers-preparedness-guide.pdf

06/26/2026

Technology has made it easier than ever to prepare for emergencies, but it can be unreliable if you haven’t kept your devices up-to-date. Check out these resources that you can download to your devices to get 📲

⛈️Get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to 5 locations anywhere in the United States via the FEMA APP: https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products

Live in a wildfire prone area?🔥Download the WatchDuty app for reliable maps, resources, and information (also available on desktop!) https://app.watchduty.org/

The Red Cross has a variety of applications available for download, including apps for emergency alerts, first aid, and pet preparedness. Search “Red Cross” in your device’s app store to see the full list. ✍️

Other than downloading and using these helpful applications, here are some things you can do today to be when it matters most:

✅Follow your local government agencies and first response agencies on X (Twitter) and Facebook/Instagram to get accurate local information before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.

✅Remember to use text messages instead of phone calls when disasters strike as they use less bandwidth on strained systems.

✅Have an emergency charging option for your devices in all of your emergency kits (at home, work, and in your car!)

✅Use cloud features on your devices to back-up or store copies of important documents.

✅Sign up for direct deposit or electronic banking through your financial institution so you can access your money more easily in an emergency.

Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby