About Us Introduction Welcome to the City of Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management Website. This website is designed to be a reliable resource for information about natural disasters like high winds, tornadoes, blizzards, flash floods, stream flooding, and hail, as well as man-made disasters such as fires. In general, people who have learned what to do to prepare for emergencies before they occur are much more likely to escape property loss, injury, or death during a disaster. Our Mitigation Tree symbolizes what it takes and how Fort Collins can accomplish its goals as a 'Disaster Resistant' community. Our tree has strong roots and a firm foundation from years of growth.
Upward growth results from reaching toward the sky and into the future.
Upward growth can only be successful when it is balanced by the deep, downward growth of strong roots. We reach down into the past for a strong support system based on experience. Like the tree, our programs are balanced, allowing for long term growth and success. In harsh times, we are flexible and adaptable. Each branch supports the others to provide greater strength.