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Emergency Planning

Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

Fire crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill

Test of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

After L.A., demand for wildfire risk assessments surge

More La Plata County homeowners take steps to defend homes from wildfires

DATE: Mar 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Emergency communications center earns public safety accreditation

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency workers simulate plane crash at Durango airport

About 70 volunteers dress in gory makeup: ‘Anything we can do to ... make it more realistic’

DATE: Apr 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundred Club of Durango celebrates 49 years

Family of 1974 fire victim shows support for community group

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Colorado using the right weather words when it’s time for an ‘alerta’?

Studies show language used to issue warnings may not be strong enough in Spanish or in English

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

San Juan County Emergency Management to conduct drill

Watch for major first responder presence Wednesday in Farmington

DATE: Oct 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders

Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

DATE: Aug 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees

Two dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days

DATE: Jun 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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