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Emergency Management
Emergency Management provides leadership, planning, education, and resources to protect lives, property and the environment in the event of a disaster in Alamosa County.
We strive to keep the community safe and provide information to the public on how to protect and plan for emergencies.
Emergency Management works closely with the State Division of Emergency Management, FEMA, Public Health, and the SLV All-Hazards Emergency Planning Committee.
- Register for free Emergency Alerts today!
Stay "in the know" about incidents and emergencies throughout the San Luis Valley at SLV Emergency.
Resources
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Find out more at Ready.gov
- Weatherproof your home to protect against the cold.
- Insulate walls and attic
- Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows
- Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home
- Have your chimney or flue inspected every year
- Make sure your car is ready for winter travel.
- Make a winter emergency kit to keep in your car
- Check antifreeze level and have radiator system serviced
- Replace worn tires and check tire air pressure
- Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in tank and fuel lines
- If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services
- If power lines fall on your car, warn people not to touch the car or power lines
- Prepare yourself for exposure to winter weather.
- Dress warmly and limit exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite
- Avoid getting wet to prevent hypothermia
Find out more at the Center for Disease Control's Winter Weather guide
- Emergency Preparedness (USDA) Provides materials, including videos and podcasts, on ensuring food safety during emergencies. [resources available in Spanish]
- Food and Water Safety During Power Outages, and Floods (FDA) Proper safety precautions to keep food and water safe. [available in Spanish and French]
- Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC) Includes tips for making water safe to drink and storing food. Food, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Information for Use Before and After a Disaster or Emergency (CDC)
- Refrigerated Food: Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? Use this chart to find out
- Frozen Food: Is thawed or partially thawed food in the freezer safe to eat? Use this chart as a guide