In harsh times, we are flexible and adaptable. Each branch supports the others to provide greater strength. Back to Top Planning for disasters first involves identifying potentially dangerous situations that can affect our community, then establishing goals, policies and procedures for coping with such events when they occur. It is knowing what it takes to be prepared. Mitigation is the process of risk reduction through identifying those who live or work in high risk areas and, following this identification, designing systems that will eliminate or reduce the impact of a disastrous event.
Training is directed primarily toward the emergency responder.
It is a process of developing skills to deal with a wide range of disaster emergencies. Through training, emergency responders learn about incident types and can practice their response to a myriad of events that can affect the Fort Collins community. Education of the public is one of the areas upon which we are placing a great deal of emphasis. We know that the proper response can save lives, so it is important to offer comprehensive education about the events most likely to happen in our area. Emergency Notification is possibly the most important, and most difficult aspect of emergency management.