Press Release
Aspen Police Department to host emergency preparedness event Sept. 22
Aspen, CO – The Aspen Police Department, in partnership with the Aspen Fire Department, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, and Pitkin County Emergency Management, invites the community to a special event on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to learn how to prepare during wildfire season and build community resilience.
The “Ready and Resilient” emergency preparedness campaign will focus on what residents need to know when wildfires threaten the Roaring Fork Valley, including:
- How to create a go bag to be ready for evacuation.
- Understanding the difference between pre-evacuation, evacuation, and shelter-in-place orders.
- Tips from the Aspen Fire Department on creating defensible space around homes.
- Guidance from Pitkin County Emergency Management on alert systems and emergency communication resources.
“Aspen is no stranger to wildfire risk, and preparedness is a responsibility we all share,” said Aspen Police Chief Kim Ferber. “With September being National Preparedness Month, our goal is to give residents the knowledge and tools they need to respond quickly and safely when the time comes.”
The event will include presentations, opportunities for community members to ask questions of local experts and free go bag supplies.
Attendees can expect an on-site demonstration on how to build their own go bag. Plus, one lucky attendee will win the fully stocked version to take home. In addition, participants will leave with practical checklists and resources to help them prepare their families and homes.
"Being ready helps to make us resilient,” said Aspen Fire Chief Jake Andersen. “The best thing about our wildfire situation, at least immediately adjacent to town, is that we can fix this.
“This isn't an unsolvable problem,” he continued. “If anyone can do it its Aspen. We got this. If we can dedicate time, money and focus we can live with wildfire and be wildfire resilient."
Event details:
- What: Ready and Resilient: Emergency preparedness event
- When: Monday, Sept. 22, 4–5 p.m.
- Where: Aspen Police Department Community Room, 540 E. Main St.
- Who: Aspen Police Department, Aspen Fire Department, Pitkin County Emergency Management and Roaring Fork Fire Rescue.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.aspen.gov/1487/Emergency-Preparedness, or follow Aspen Police Department on social media @AspenPolice.
For more information, please contact:
Ginna Gordon, Accreditation and Community Response Manager
970-429-1841
Ginna.gordon@aspen.gov
Carolyn Sackariason, Communications co-manager
970-319-2791
Carolyn.sackariason@aspen.gov