Colorado Division of Emergency Management

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NameColorado Division of Emergency Management
Organization DescriptionThe Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is responsible for the state's comprehensive emergency management program which supports local and state agencies. Planning and training services to local governments include financial and technical assistance as well as training and exercise support. Services are made available through local emergency managers supported by DEM staff assigned to specific areas of the state. During an actual emergency or disaster, DEM coordinates the state response and recovery program in support of local governments. DEM maintains the state's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) where representatives from other state departments and agencies come together to coordinate the state response to an emergency situation. This organization operates in Colorado.
Type of OrganizationState Government
Sector(s) Water
Wildlife, ecosystems, and forestry
Climate-sensitive recreation and tourism
Organization ConcernsDEM leads, manages and coordinates state level actions for all-hazards preparedness, natural hazards mitigation, emergency response and disaster recovery in support of local governments within Colorado. Activities and services cover the four phases of emergency management: Preparedness, Prevention, Response, and Recovery for disasters like flooding, tornadoes, wildfire, hazardous materials incidents, and acts of terrorism.
Websitehttp://dola.colorado.gov/dem/index.html
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Colorado Climate Preparedness Project · Report and database records, 2011–2016. Historical affiliations and project descriptions reflect that period.