Emergency Preparedness & Notification Systems
Contact:
Jennifer Dinsmore
Emergency Management Coordinator
(970) 728-9546 (office)
(970) 596-3100 (mobile)
jenniferd@sanmiguelcounty.org
MISSION
To support our community's disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation needs through the coordination of information and resources.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS - sign up for both!
In an emergency it is absolutely imperative for public safety officials to reach those in the community who are most at risk. San Miguel County public safety officials utilize two systems to notify the public of critical information, the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) and the Target Notification System (TNS). Below is an overview of both systems and links to register. If you have questions please contact Jennifer at 970-728-9546 or email jenniferd@sanmiguelcounty.org.
More info
Target Notification System - Geographically targeted alerts
The Target Notification System will notify citizens via an incident-specific recorded message in emergencies that relate to a geographic area, such as if access to the Town of Ophir were to be blocked by an avalanche. Traditional land-line phones are automatically enrolled. Please sign up with your mobile number by clicking on the link below. A valid physical address is required.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR TARGET NOTIFICATION
Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) - General alerts
Receive emergency notifications by text message or email. The WENS system is used for general alerts regarding road closures, road conditions or severe weather and is primarily for commuters, visitors and residents. A text message will be sent to your mobile number AND/OR email outlining the nature of the emergency. Sign up for WENS service by completing a simple online registration.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WENS
Please Note: Both the WENS and TNS emergency notification system services may incur mobile phone usage charges.
Call before you burn!
Controlled burn information, requirements and restrictions.
PREPAREDNESS
Are you ready?
In the first 72 hours of a major disaster, expect to be ON YOUR OWN!
We live in an isolated, rural area. San Miguel County has some of the best-trained, most dedicated public safety personnel around. But resources are limited, and outside help is hours and possibly days away.
Be ready to Help Yourself, Your Neighborhood and Your Community
www.ready.gov
Are you ready?
Are you ready?Are you ready for an Extended Power Outage?
- Alternative heating methods
- What about water?
- Will you still be able to cook?
- What if it’s the middle of January?
- No computers, no TV, no cell phone. Do you have a regular phone that works without electricity?
- www.ready.gov
Do you have a Family Emergency Plan?
- How will you communicate?
- Does your family know how to evacuate?
- Do family members know what to take?
- Where will you meet?
- www.ready.gov
Are you ready?
Be prepared for fire, flood, winter, pandemic flu and other emergencies by using the tips in the following links. www.ready.gov
General Preparedness Links
- Prepare Your Home and Family
- Winter Preparedness and Safety Tips
- Prepare Your Workplace and Employees
- Homeowners Guide to Disaster
Specific Disaster Preparedness Info
Get a Search and Rescue Card!
For more info on what is covered and why you should get one click here 
Colorado Weather Awareness
In support of Colorado's Severe Weather Awareness Week, 4/15-21/12 the Colorado Department of Emergency Management (CDEM) and the National Weather Service teamed up to focus on a number of weather topics to provide context, information and Colorado-specific resources:
Winter Weather - Wind Chill... Frostbite... Hypothermia
Winter Weather - High Winds
Winter Weather - Terminology and Information Sources
Winter Weather - General Preparedness Tips
Severe Weather Resource
Save a life!
San Miguel County has many AED units available for use in a heart attack emergency.
Community Plans, including the All-Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection Plans, maybe be found on the Plans page.
