Northern Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2011 Annual Report

This report is a summary document of updates and progress related to mitigation actions identified inthe current (2009) Northern Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Fort Collins. This annual report was prepared in cooperation between Poudre Fire Authority and Fort Collins Utilities. This annual report was completed as part of a requirement of the City of Fort Collins’ participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS).

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New Special Needs Registry

A county wide "Special Needs Registry" is a database containing information about individuals in Larimer County with special needs who may require assistance in the event of a disaster. The information may also be used to assist emergency personnel and volunteers in providing assistance. Participation in the Special Needs Registry is voluntary.

Office Of Emergency Management

Welcome to the City of Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Our primary duties include:

• Disaster planning and mitigation
• Training and education programs for preparedness, response and recovery
• Efficient and timely emergency notification

Our main priority is to have Fort Collins residents prepare as individuals, families, and as a community. Our greatest threat generally comes in the form of naturally occurring events such as severe weather.  The top five hazards in Fort Collins are severe thunderstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, tornadoes, and wild wand fires.  While we cannot stop these natural events from happening, we can certainly work together and try to do everything possible to prepare for them, and hopefully mitigate the resulting damage and loss of life.