Emergency Management is the function in Chaffee County that plans, coordinates and supports a wide range of activities that helps our area to reduce vulnerability to hazards, prepare for and cope with disasters. This work is generally thought of in four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Mitigation consists of those activities designed to prevent or reduce losses from disaster. Preparedness is focused on the development of plans and capabilites for effective disaster response. Response is the immediate reaction to a disaster. Recovery includes activities that help to restore critical community functions and manage reconstruction.
The most effective emergency management program, however, requires even more than that. The best response includes a prepared and responsive public. Your ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation is critical to our success and your resilience. This emergency preparedness guide contains practical information to help your family prepare for most disasters that could occur in Chaffee County. We know that disaster preparedness works. We hope this guide will encourge you to take action and be prepared in the event of an emergency. (Emergency Preparedness Guide) The Chaffee County Office of Emergency Management is here to assist you and answer any questions you may have regarding preparedness.
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February 21, 23 28 and March 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Touber Building 448 East 1st Street, Mt. Shavano Meeting Room
C.E.R.T. training teaches individuals and families how to better prepare themselves and their communities for disasters and emergencies. The curriculum includes classes on selecting preparedness supplies, family emergency planning, recognizing natural and human-cause hazards, fire prevention, an introduction to first aid and terrorism awareness.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 15th. For more information and to register contact Don Breece @ 395-0344 x 201 or 
