Emergency Preparedness

Natural and man-made disasters can cause national and local emergency situations at any time. Following are some links that offer preparedness information so that you and your family can be informed in the event of an emergency.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Preparedness and response

Proportion of Asian-Speaking Only Households per 100,000 persons, 2000 Census block groups - Colorado

Location of Red Cross Shelters in Colorado, 2006

Proportion of Persons Using Car or Public Transportation per 100,000 Persons and Nearby Med Facilities, 2000 Census

Family Preparedness Fact Sheet - American Red Cross

Preparing for a Flu Pandemic Fact Sheet - American Red Cross

Bioterrorism in the Emergency Preparedness

Ready or Not?
Protecting the Public's health from disease, disaster and Bioterrorism

CDC guidance on pandemic flu community mitigation strategies

CDPHE Contact

Rachel Coles
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(303) 692-2764
rachel.coles@state.co.us