While we are fortunate to live in the extremely safe community of Meeker, Colorado, it is still a necessity to prepare for a variety of emergencies in our school system. Meeker School District’s Emergency Operations Plan is intended to address these emergencies. The plan and supporting documents can be found[Read More…]
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Fire Preparedness, Part 2
This week’s column continues concerning fire preparedness with a focus on communications. Notifications. Be sure your phone number has been registered at the Rio Blanco Alert Notification System. If there is a fire emergency near your residence, you will receive a call, email, or text depending on your choices. You[Read More…]
What the pandemic taught us about crisis preparedness
RBC I The pandemic has shown Coloradans the critical importance that small business plays in both our local and national economies. It was critical for entrepreneurs to immediately change their business models and pivot to a new way of selling their products and services overnight. The U.S. Small Business Administration[Read More…]
Fire preparedness: are you ready?
Advance Preparation Checklist ❏ Prepare an emergency plan using the five P’s–people, pets, prescriptions, papers and priceless items should all be accounted for.❏ Assemble an emergency kit (https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html)❏ Clear away all flammable vegetation from within 30 feet or more of your home. Also, clear 10 feet from propane tanks.❏ Cut[Read More…]
Building a self-reliant community – one family at a time
MEEKER | Building a Self-Reliant Community – one family at a time. Northwestern Colorado has a strong pioneer heritage. Pioneer life required these families to be self-reliant and to prepare for unexpected events. As we’ve watched our grocery store shelves empty, cooked more at home while restaurants were closed, and[Read More…]