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CMIST Resource Disruption Planning for Power Shut Off and High Winds |
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Are You Prepared for Your CMIST Resource Disruptions?
With the anticipated high-wind weather in Colorado over the next few days we want to send some CMIST Resources and reminders to help you and your neighbors prepare for power shut-offs and high-wind threats.
CMIST stands for the following resources: Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Support Services, Safety, and Transportation. For more information, please visit bit.ly/2025COAFNFlyer
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Important Highlights
Current Power Outages
Overcome Disaster Denial - Preparedness
- Never Say Never
- Know your Risks
- Turn on your Notifications
- Review your Insurance Policies
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Communication Resources and Reminders
For those who may need support in CMIST resource areas, feel free to use this Disaster Preparedness Conversation Card to let neighbors and others know how to support one another. These are great to use with neighbors that:
- Have a disability
- Are aging
- Don't own a transportation resource
- Need additional support
- Cannot wait until help arrives
 
Maintaining Health Resources and Reminders
Independence Resources and Reminders
There are two main things to consider when you're preparing for an emergency:
- What would you do if you had to pick up and leave your home with little notice?
- For example, if a fire or flood made your area unsafe and you had to evacuate.
- What would you do if you had to stay in place?
- For example, if leaving home became dangerous or you needed to quarantine.
"When Disaster Strikes" - Rocky Mountain ADA Center (Article)
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Support Services and Safety Resources and Reminders
Transportation Resources and Reminders
It's smart to keep a smaller kit with basic supplies in your car in case you're stuck somewhere and can't get home immediately. Stay Emergency Ready on the Road by including each family member's potential CMIST Resource Needs. Some examples are:
- Change of clothes
- Snacks
- First Aid Kit
- Spare or extra medications
- Extra water
- Blankets
- Hand-crank flashlight and/or radio
- Gas tank is full enough for an unexpected evacuation (half or above)
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Driving During Strong Winds
- Maintain a safe distance from high-profile vehicles
- Keep a firm grip on the wheel with both hands
- Look out for falling/fallen trees, powerlines, or debris
- Use caution on bridges and overpasses
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