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Colorado Springs Fire Department Needs to Know: Are You Prepared?
Are you prepared for natural disasters?
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A 2023 AARP survey found that while 59 percent of older Americans believe they’re ready for an emergency, less than a third have created emergency plans in the event of a natural disaster.
As wildfire risk becomes more common, the Colorado Springs Fire Department is assessing residents’ emergency preparedness and asking the community to complete a survey* that will help plan for disasters, allocate resources, develop educational campaigns and more.
What the Survey Covers
The survey asks about topics that affect every household in Colorado Springs:
- Your household’s current level of emergency preparedness
- Which hazards concern you most—wildfire, severe storms, flooding, power outages, and more
- Whether you have an evacuation plan and know your routes
- How you receive emergency alerts and what communication methods work best for you
- What CSFD services and education programs would be most valuable to your family
- Barriers that may have prevented you from preparing—so CSFD can address them
*This is not an AARP survey or event. Any information you provide to the Colorado Springs Fire Department will be governed by its privacy policy.
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