Mission:
To protect lives, property, and the environment of Pitkin County by preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating all hazards through collaboration, communication, and community resilience.
Purpose:
Pitkin County Emergency Management, part of the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, has the purpose of preparing for, coordinating, and responding to emergencies and disasters that affect the county. Our role is to ensure the safety, resilience, and recovery of the community before, during, and after emergencies.
Core Functions:
Preparedness: Develop emergency plans, conduct training, and coordinate exercises with local, state, and federal partners.
Response coordination: Manage resources, information, and operations during incidents such as wildfires, floods, avalanches, severe weather, hazardous materials spills, and large public safety events.
Recovery: Help the community and local government return to normal after disasters, including coordinating relief, disaster assistance, and rebuilding efforts.
Mitigation: Reduce risks and vulnerabilities through hazard analysis, land-use planning, public education, and resilience projects.
Public communication: Provide timely and accurate emergency alerts, warnings, and safety information to residents and visitors.
Emergency Updates:
For emergency information go to pitkinemergency.com
Register for Pitkin Alerts at pitkinalert.org.
Download the Pitkin Emergency Alert App at ReachWell.