Emergency planning – The Journal

Man recounts La Plata Mountains avalanche, rescue and road to recovery

Mint Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak near Hesperus

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango and Montrose interagency wildfire dispatch centers could close down

Proposal recommends consolidation from six dispatch centers to three in Colorado

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County employee named Colorado’s Emergency Manager of the Year

Leadership on pandemic and wildfires recognized by state association

DATE: Apr 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can the Constitution and COVID restrictions coexist?

Bans on gatherings, longevity of restrictions increasingly weigh on civil liberties

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incoming storm raises concern about flooding in Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall in area

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado to receive infant supplies from FEMA

Agency delivering $3 million in diapers, formula to Colorado

DATE: Apr 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19

Declaration made to gain access to future relief resources

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health officials: Stop calling 911 for information about COVID-19

CDPHE offers protocols for people experiencing symptoms

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local public health emergency declared amid coronavirus outbreak

Entities say declaration will help further fight virus

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners receives pet disaster relief trailer

Unit capable of providing temporary shelter for 65 pets

DATE: Mar 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

In life-or-death situations, first responders can find themselves in the ‘dead zone’

Radio, cellphone reception near impossible in parts of Southwest Colorado

DATE: Feb 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News