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Emergency Preparedness: Planning & Preparing

Find checklists and information on how to be prepared for a variety of situations. Also find contact information for organizations that can be helpful during emergencies.

The Basics

Make a Plan (CDC) (FEMA) (Red Cross) (Mesa County Health Dept.)

Build a Kit (CDC) (FEMA) (Red Cross) (Mesa County Health Dept.)

Travel

CDC Travel Smart

Helping Others

Youth (FEMA) (Red Cross)

Seniors (FEMA) (Red Cross)

Special Needs & Disabilities, people with (FEMA) (Red Cross)

Alerts

Sign up for community and emergency alerts

Emergency Notification System - GJ / Mesa County

Caring for Pets & Animals

Plans for Pets & Animals (FEMA) (Red Cross)

Grand Valley Emergency Veterinary Emergency Center

Local Animal Shelters

Mesa County Animal Services

Roice-Hurst Humane Society

Grand Valley Pets Alive

CLAWS (Cat's League and Assistance of the Western Slope) Adoption Center

Grand Rivers Humane Society