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The City's Emergency Management Coordinator Nick Adams is our guest as part of September's National Preparedness Month.

In this episode, Nick shares why it's important to prepare for emergencies and disasters in order to keep you, your families and your community safe. Learn practical tips like having a fire extinguisher and an emergency plan, and understand how new challenges like proactive power shutoffs can mitigate wildfire risks.

Topics covered in this episode include: 

• National Preparedness Month 
• The City of Arvada's Emergency Preparedness Resources
• Resources available on Ready.gov 
• The importance of making an emergency plan 
• The importance of knowing and connecting with your neighbors
• LookoutAlert, also known as Smart911, the region's official emergency notification system
• Arvada's volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Wildfire safety tips and preparedness
• Floodplain risk, flood insurance and floodplain management  

Other news and upcoming events: 

• Movies Around Town: Sept. 6 at Wood Run Park 
• Arvada Fire's Safety Day on Saturday, Sept. 28
• Arvada's Bike Friendly Community Survey 

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