State Emergency Operations Center Activated

(DENVER) – Colorado’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) / Multi Agency Coordination Center (MACC) has been activated since 7:00 a.m. this morning in support of potential requests for assistance in response to the blizzard which hit the Colorado metro area early this morning. The Center, operated by Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs, Division of Emergency Management (CDEM), is located in Centennial.

CDEM Division Director George Epp notes this is only a precaution. “We want to be ready to assist the locals by coordinating resources if they find they need help. We’re working with the Governor’s Office, Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol, Military Affairs, and local Emergency Management offices throughout the state to determine available resources.”

Epp adds, “It’s critical people use common sense in snow storms. Don’t travel the roads if you don’t have to. Families should have a plan in place to get in touch with one another if away from home. An emergency supplies kit should be in every home and car. It’s important to remember, preparedness begins with the individual.”

More winter preparedness information may be found on our website at: http://dola.colorado.gov/dem. Click on Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

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