We realize the high winds that come through our area can raise uneasiness and concerns about wildfire risk . Here is some helpful information and preparedness tips from the Boulder Office of Disaster Management .
   SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN ACTION
   The following tools and systems are in place and have been used in wildfire detection and response:
   Fire and smoke detection cameras
    – the wildfire detection cameras that are in place have been working to support responders in keeping situational awareness related to monitoring fire speed , growth , and direction of spread which help first responders with a speedy response .
   Indices - based dispatching
    – developed by our fire departments and used on days with higher fire danger , indices - based dispatching has been working and allows fire fighters to get fires under control faster by sending more personnel and fire trucks to the scene .
   Alert and warning 
   – first responders who arrive on - scene can authorize emergency alerts and evacuation orders to be sent , which helps get alerts to you faster .
   Evacuation planning
    – responders have been planning and training for getting alerts out quickly , managing traffic , and working closely together to make sure evacuation decisions are made in a coordinated environment to support our community in the event that you have to evacuate .
   We have had a few fires that have occurred over the past few days , and these systems have been working as expected to help keep our community safe .  
   There have been no evacuation orders placed as a result of the fires , and they were identified , controlled , and extinguished quickly by our fire fighters .
    
   EMERGENCY ALERTS
   To help keep yourself safe you can sign - up or use the following alert types to get life - saving information during a disaster – 
   and remember , you are always your first form of alert .   If you see , hear , smell , or sense that something may be dangerous take action to keep yourself safe!
    
   Opt - In Notifications
   Ensure that you and your loved ones are signed - up for emergency alerts .   To sign - up or manage your account visit 
   www . bocoalert . org
    .   We encourage everyone to sign - up so that you can tailor your contact information and addresses tied to your account to best meet your needs!
   It’s important to put multiple addresses into your account – places like your home address , work , school , etc .   By doing this you’ll be making sure that you have the ability to receive alerts that may impact any of those locations , which is a critical step .   You will only receive alerts that are intended for the area around any of the addresses that you list .
   Add multiple phone number and e - mail addresses to make sure the system can reach you on any device you may be using .
   ReachWell Translation App
   The ReachWell Translation App allows you to receive all alerts that go out through the Opt - In system in Boulder County in over 100 languages .  
   To get the app , use your smart phone to search for “ReachWell” – then download the app , use the menu to select your language , and search for and add “BOCO Alert” .
   No sign - up or sharing of personal information is needed – just download the app , search for BOCO Alert , and start receiving life - saving information .  
   PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS STEPS
   Sign - up
    
   for alerts
     (
   Opt - In
    or 
   ReachWell App
    )
   Assess your risk
   Know your environment and what hazards exist – these can be things like higher risk for fire due to the environment around you , limitations around transportation , number of routes to get out of your area , medical or assistive devices you may need time to load up , or other things that may present challenges during a disaster .
   Make a plan
   Work with your support system to make a plan for communication , evacuation , and what you’d want to take with you
   Communication – make sure you have the devices and backup power to help you communicate during a disaster
   Evacuation – know at least 2 routes in and out of your neighborhood , and multiple modes of transportation you could use
   Grab List – make a list of essential items ( both life - safety and irreplaceable items ) and their location to give yourself a focusing tool of what to grab if you need to evacuate
   For more information on personal preparedness visit 
   www . boulderodm . gov/preparedness/
   

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