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Spring Grilling Safety
Spring means warmer weather, and warmer weather means it’s time to dust off grills! Grilling has become one of the most popular forms of summer time cooking, and can result in some delicious food. If proper safety measures are not taken, however, … Continue reading
Preparing for Spring
March 20 was the first day of Spring! With spring comes warmer weather and the chance to spend more time doing things outside. Warmer weather also brings a set of preparedness challenges that are unique to the season. From severe … Continue reading
Change your clock, change your batteries
Daylight Saving Time returns Sunday, March 11, at 2:00 a.m. Set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. The semi-annual time change is also a great opportunity to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the batteries. Fresh … Continue reading
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
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
Comic Relief Cockroaches
This article, ‘Backpack-Wearing Cockroaches to Detect Radiation’ caught my eye. Now, that does bring a visual to mind. “The creature that’s expected to inherit the Earth following a nuclear holocaust” is the focus of new technology that would allow scientists … Continue reading
Planning for Godzilla
Welcome to one of our new contributors. Susie Wickman is the Homeland Security Grant Coordinator in the Southeast Region of Colorado. Welcome aboard, Susie! In the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Professionals group on LinkedIn, Rob Burton posed the question, … 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
Resolve to be Ready in 2011
As the New Year approaches, send a reminder to your family, friends, and coworkers encouraging them to Resolve to be Ready in 2011. Being ready before a disaster strikes isn’t difficult – it all starts with a conversation. Develop a … Continue reading
Emergency Preparedness Night – Colorado Springs
Labor day weekend in Colorado Springs got off to a great start with a Sky Sox baseball game (Colorado Rockies AAA affiliate) highlighting emergency preparedness to the thousands of fans in attendance. The event educated the community on how to prepare for … Continue reading
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