Preparedness Essentials

Preparedness Essentials are the identified activities that Broomfield Emergency Management considers to be the backbone of a Family Disaster Plan. The Preparedness Essentials are the things that should be done before disaster strikes. Each of these components are effective for allhazards within our community. Completing these Essentials is the first step to a comprehensive Family Disaster Plan.

 72-Hour Preparedness  Home Kit  Go Kit  Car Kit  Portable Pet Emergency Supply Kit  Communications Plan  Early Warning Systems  Information Systems  9-1-1  Shelter-in-Place Plans  Shelter-in-Place in case of a Tornado  Shelter-in-Place in case of a Hazardous Material Spill  Shelter-in-Place in case of a Winter Storm  Evacuation Plans  Evacuation plan out of your home  Evacuation plan out of your neighborhood Once these are complete you should continue on to the Broomfield Hazards section of this guide.