Communities on the Front Range of Colorado are susceptible to a number of natural and man-made hazards including but not limited to floods, wildfires, droughts, tornadoes, high wind events, winter storms, pandemics, crime, and more. It is critical that Boulder County and its residents are informed, prepared, and proactively taking necessary steps to mitigate or reduce their risk.
- Learn more about wildfire history in Boulder County
- Learn more about floods in Boulder County
- Learn more about the beliefs and principles that guide the Boulder IMT’s development in this series on our blog.
In the event of a disaster, the Boulder Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is prepared with a diverse range of resources to help the County respond and recover. The Emergency Operations Center and the Incident Management Team (IMT), for example, have the capabilities to support large-scale emergency logistics and operations. Learn more about OEM’s roles and responsibilities on their website and learn more about the IMT below.