Emergency Planning & Resources
Colorado is known for its abundance of scenic areas and seasonal weather changes – but what happens when a natural disaster strikes? Preparedness is important to keep you and your loved ones safe and ensure a quicker recovery.
CSU Extension’s Emergency Planning & Resources provide access to research-based information on a broad range of topics to help you be prepared for the unexpected.
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Drought
- Current Drought Information
- Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
- Making Decisions and Coping Well with Drought
- Water Conservation In and Around the Home
- Drought Basics – National Drought Mitigation Center
- Drought-Ready Communities – National Drought Mitigation Center
- Planning – National Drought Mitigation Center
Fire
Family/Home
- Avoiding Wildfire Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners (FEMA)
- Build a Kit (Ready.gov)
- Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home
- Firewise Communities (National Fire Protection Agency)
- Home Fires (Ready.gov)
- Living with Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner (Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS))
- Forest Home Fire Safety
- Plan Ahead for Disasters (Ready.gov)
- Protecting Your Home from Wildfire (CSFS)
- Wildfires (Ready.gov)
- American Red Cross – Home Fire Safety
- U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA)
Food/Water
- Addressing the Impacts of Wildfire on Water Resources
- Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
- Food Safety and Storage for Emergency Preparedness
- Three-Day Emergency Supply of Shelf-Stable Food for One Person
- Water Conservation In and Around the Home
Landscape
Livestock
- Caring for Livestock Before Disaster
- Caring for Livestock During Disaster
- Caring for Livestock After Disaster
- Livestock Forage Disaster Program (USDA)
- ELAP Livestock Assistance (USDA)
- Livestock Indemnity Program (USDA)
Money/Records
Flood
Crops/Farm Management
- Prepare for Flooding in Rural Areas
- Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm
- Flood Recovery Checklist
- Flood Response Plan
- Salvaging Crops After Flooding
Family/Home
Food/Water
- Drinking Water Resources
- Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
- Food Safety and Storage for Emergency Preparedness
Landscape
Livestock
- Caring for Livestock Before Disaster
- Caring for Livestock During Disaster
- Caring for Livestock After Disaster
- Protecting Livestock During a Flood
- Resources to Recovery
Home, Family & Finances
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