Emergency Planning
Your guide to emergency preparedness and recovery
CSU Extension has helped Coloradans prepare for and cope with disasters for decades. Learn how to be prepared for a variety of emergencies or find resources on what to do after a disaster.
Explore Resources
Explore emergency planning and disaster resources
Gain access to a variety of research-based information on a broad range of topics to help you be prepared for the unexpected.
- Current Drought Information
- Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
- Making Decisions and Coping Well with Drought
- Water Conservation in and Around the Home
- Drought Basics – National Drought Mitigation Center
- Drought-Ready Communities – National Drought Mitigation Center
Family/Home
- American Red Cross – Home Fire Safety
- Avoiding Wildfire Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners (FEMA)
- Build a Kit
- Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home
- Firewise Communities
- Forest Home Fire Safety
- Home Fires
- Living with Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner
- Plan Ahead for Disasters
- Protecting Your Home from Wildfire
- U.S. Fire Administration
- Wildfires
Food/Water
- Addressing the Impacts of Wildfire on Water Resources
- Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
- Food Safety and Storage for Emergency Preparedness
- Three-Day Emergency Supply of Shelf-Stable Food for One Person
- Water Conservation in and Around the Home
Landscape
Livestock
- Caring for Livestock Before Disaster
- Caring for Livestock During Disaster
- Caring for Livestock After Disaster
- Livestock Forage Disaster Program (USDA)
- ELAP Livestock Assistance (USDA)
- Livestock Indemnity Program (USDA)
Money/Records
Crops/Farm Management
- Prepare for Flooding in Rural Areas
- Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm
- Flood Recovery Checklist
- Flood Response Plan
- Salvaging Crops After Flooding
Family/Home
Food/Water
- Drinking Water Resources
- Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
- Food Safety and Storage for Emergency Preparedness
Landscape
Livestock
Online Fire and Emergency Services Administration B.S.
Prepare for leadership roles in fire and emergency services through Colorado State University’s fully online program focused on strategic planning, risk reduction, and personnel management. Designed for working professionals ready to take the next step in their career.
Featured Resources
Resources for preparedness and resilience
Discover tools, guides, and learning opportunities that support individuals, families, and communities in planning ahead for emergencies and building resilience before, during, and after a crisis.
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Colorado Disaster Recovery Programs
The Department of Local Affairs’ funding programs help local communities and the state recover from the devastating physical and economic effects of natural disasters.
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Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
An affiliate of National VOAD, Colorado VOAD mitigates and alleviates the impact of disasters; provides a forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration; and fosters more effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster.
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After the Disaster Guide
CSU has gathered a variety of resources based on insights from subject matter experts and survivors to provide guidance after a disaster and for those on the road to recovery.
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