Emergency planning - The Journal

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

KSUT in Ignacio received a stop-work order when FEMA halted spending

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

The County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes

DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

There’s a presentation coming up on April 22 about the team

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | 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

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

Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County

Presentation informs residents on how to be prepared for emergencies

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

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

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News