Saturday, December 30, 2017

Denver’s Office of Emergency Management - Programs


Emergency Preparedness and Planning Program

Date: Jan 20 2018 - Jan 20 2018

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

End Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Avenue, Denver 80222



Emergency preparedness needs vary for everyone. We will have information on emergency planning, evacuation and shelter expectations, communication during emergencies, drills you can conduct to test your preparedness skills and information on why relying on 911 during an emergency is likely to fail.



Surviving an Active Shooter

Date: Feb 01 2018 - Feb 01 2018

Start Time: 6:00 p.m.

End Time: 7:30 a.m.

Location: Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Avenue, Denver 80222



1. RUN: Have an escape route and plan in mind; Leave your belongings behind; Keep your hands visible



2. HIDE: Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view; Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors; Silence your cell phone and/or pager



3. FIGHT: As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger; Attempt to incapacitate the shooter; Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter





Emergency Preparedness Program for People with Disabilities and Caregivers

Date: Feb 03 2018 - Feb 03 2018

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

End Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Avenue, Denver 80222



Emergency preparedness needs vary for everyone. Those who have disabilities and those how care for homebound family or friends should know what is needed to prepare for emergencies. We will have information on emergency kits, evacuation and shelter expectations, communication during emergencies, drills you can conduct to test your preparedness skills and information on why relying on 911 during an emergency is likely to fail.



Have a Wonderful Colorado Holiday!



Carolyn



Carolyn H Bluhm, MPCP

Emergency Management Coordinator/Community Preparedness

Denver’s Office of Emergency Management



Cell Phone – 720.865.7698



   Denver……Get ready, already!