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Author Archives: Jennifer Steck
Colorado Avalanche Danger
Three people were killed last week by Colorado avalanches. It’s a danger that can happen in an instant. Our key resource for snow conditions is the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The center is supported by the Colorado Geological Survey to … Continue reading
Preparing for Vacation
Even though we expect more snow on the ground in the next few months, many of us are beginning to plan our annual vacation. The tragedy of the Costa Concordia is a reminder that preparedness planning doesn’t take a break. … Continue reading
Holidays in Flight
Family members traveling through the Denver International Airport for the holidays will benefit from lower stress levels that result from planning in advance. Check out recommended travel tips. If you and your family have followed travel tips and arrive early … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Burning
Please be careful and remove live Christmas trees from your home before they get dry. Here’s a video from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that shows how quickly a dry tree can catch fire and how the flames … Continue reading
Technology and Communications Plans
Technology continues to move forward at a frantic pace. I can’t seem to keep up. Whether it’s an updated version of the tablet or a new e-book device…there is always something new to buy or software that has a steep learning … Continue reading
Emergency Alert System Test
“This is a test…it is only a test.” Tomorrow is the test of the National Emergency Alert System. The test will occur tomorrow at noon MST. Here’s a FEMA video with more information on what we can expect. Practice … Continue reading
Making a Difference Fifteen Minutes at a Time
Let’s face it. Life is busy. We know we need to put together our preparedness kit, create a family communications plan and get to know our neighbors. We realize that this weekend as we set the clocks back, we should be changing the batteries in our smoke and carbon … Continue reading
Holiday Project for Your Family
The weather outside is frightful… Okay, it’s not really frightful, but there is snow on the ground and temperatures keeping us in warm clothing. The winter weather always brings to mind the upcoming holidays. Red Cross has a wonderful annual holiday outreach project for our … Continue reading
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