Eagle County is in the process of updating its Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, as required by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). This plan requires a public review and comment period prior to adoption. Please review the Draft 2011 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan and submitted comments to emergency@eaglecounty.us. Comments will be accepted until Oct. 31.

Preparing for any kind of emergency situation begins with individual preparedness. This requires having the basic skills and equipment to protect yourself and your family. The Ready Colorado website provides tips for preparing yourself for various kinds of disasters that can occur.