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Colorado & CO

Packing a kit

 

Get a Free Rescue Alert Sticker for Pets

Emergencies come in many forms, and the....
Story Posted: 5/5/2010 9:02:00 AM
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Teens Expecting Parents to Be Ready

READYColorado and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security met with a teen focus group a few weeks ago to discuss preparedness.

It wasn't surprising that most stu....
Story Posted: 4/14/2010 11:16:00 AM
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Schools Rock to READY Colorado Message

Rockin' Radio Disney assemblies were held at ten Denver metro area schools to teach elementary age children about how to help their families prepare for weather an....
Story Posted: 10/28/2009 10:34:00 PM
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B. READY visits school nurse training
Several kids were on hand to help Cherry Creek School nurses practice their triage skills.  While the kids were being moulaged and given their acting scenarios we talke....
Story Posted: 10/11/2008 12:05:00 PM
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Johnson & Wales University Criminal Justice Program joins B.Ready
On October 1st, the new Board for the 2008/2009 school year has been selected for the Johnson & Wales University Criminal Justice Assocation.  Once the Board was sele....
Story Posted: 10/3/2008 11:32:00 AM
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B.Ready Recruits Business Volunteers
On September 30th, B. Ready visited the offices of Advantage Security, Inc. While spreading the word and receiving information about business preparedness and personal prepare....
Story Posted: 10/1/2008 10:24:00 AM
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Sanders Kitties are Ready for Anything

The staff at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security are working hard to ensure that they are ready at work and at home.  Jane Sanders and family spent the weekend ....
Story Posted: 9/29/2008 8:33:00 AM
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B. Ready Dude #58 reporting in.....

Hey there!

#58 B. Ready Dude reporting in.....

Wow, have I ever been busy! My first adventure was to the Clear Creek County Animal Shelter's Open House. My ....
Story Posted: 9/24/2008 5:12:00 PM
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Papu Promotes Preparedness Again This Year
Papu Erstad spent the weekend getting his preparedness pack together.  He was sure to include all of his doggie medications, extra food and emergency water, his vet's con....
Story Posted: 9/6/2008 12:37:00 PM
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B. Ready Stops By The Aquarium
B. Ready visited the Downtown Aquairum on his way to his next adventure.  While there he checked in on some of the birds, felins, reptiles, and rabbits reminding everyone....
Story Posted: 9/5/2008 3:47:00 PM
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B.Ready Starts at Home
B.Ready #23 started at the Poore house.  The family updated the family 72 hour kit and Family Emergency Plan with the help of daughter Chloe.  Stay tuned for B.Rea....
Story Posted: 9/5/2008 11:49:00 AM
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Spotted at CERT in Brighton
 I was at the CERT class on Wednesday September 3, 2008 and learned about the B READY program.  I was glad to be a part of this class and to learn more about the pro....
Story Posted: 9/4/2008 10:24:00 AM
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Launch B. Ready in 2008

Are you up for the launch? B. Ready traveled the state last September encouraging citizens to get prepared.

Now is the time to sign up to participate for the 2008 B....
Story Posted: 8/8/2008 1:59:00 PM
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Preparedness Isn't Only for People

Do you remember when you let the dog outside last winter and he disappeared into a snow bank?

Winter weather and other disasters happen to pets too. Now that you've....
Story Posted: 1/10/2008 1:27:00 PM
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Be Prepared for Winter in the High Country

Today while listening to the radio station 92.5 "The Wolf" I heard a story of a young couple who just finished a day of fun in the snowy mountains and were returning h....
Story Posted: 1/7/2008 9:55:00 AM
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All I want for Christmas is My Ready Kit

For a person or family that has everything, this is the year to give them a gift that could save a life.

Red Cross has Ready 72 hour Disaster Prepar....
Story Posted: 12/6/2007 3:59:00 PM
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Ready Colorado Business Outreach

Ready Colorado Business Outreach

"Ready Colorado" is a part of the Urban Area Security Initiative to c....
Story Posted: 12/1/2007 12:27:00 PM
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7 Tips to B Ready for Winter Weather

The ski areas are already starting to open and our high altitude friends are already shoveling snow. Here are just a few tips to consider for preparing for our wint....
Story Posted: 10/18/2007 8:33:00 AM
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The Business Outreach Committee of Ready Colorado helps Business Prepare for All-Hazards Disasters

A business is the same as a city.  It can vary from a small city to a medium size one.  The only difference is a building or business has a vertical challenge ins....
Story Posted: 10/8/2007 10:07:00 AM
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What If? Colorado Campaign

On July 19, 2007, T Story Posted: 10/5/2007 5:06:00 PM
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What Unusual Things are in Your 72 Hour READY kit and Why?

After I checked the "Pack a Kit" list twice and put everything in place to stay at home for 72 hours if need be, I a....
Story Posted: 10/2/2007 3:41:00 PM
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Home Owners Association get READY

 

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B. Ready Two Miles High
Leadville, Colorado

B. Ready took a visit to one of the oldest towns in Colorado today, Leadville. Leadville is a town known for its mining history, high altitude, and ....
Story Posted: 9/30/2007 7:44:00 PM
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B. Ready makes a disaster kit

On Friday September 21st B. Ready traveled to Castle Rock, Colorado helping families prepare disaster kits for their homes. B. Ready assisted the DeLay family in parti....
Story Posted: 9/27/2007 6:30:00 AM
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B.Ready Visits Johnson & Wales Criminal Justice Association
On September 19th, B. Ready visited the Criminal Justice Association Meeting.  At this time, he recruited additional members for CERT training and discussed the importanc....
Story Posted: 9/20/2007 3:53:00 PM
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The Cat in the Hat learns to make a 72 Hour Family Emergency Kit

The Cat in the Hat and Be Ready #15 learned how to make a 72 Hour Family Emergency Kit.  We....
Story Posted: 9/20/2007 10:07:00 AM
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B.Ready #40 visits the Elizabeth School District Safety Committee!
The Elizabeth School District Safety Committee had a visit from B.Ready #40 while the team reviewed their crisis plans for the 2007/08 school year.  W....
Story Posted: 9/18/2007 3:18:00 PM
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Sammy and Louie are Ready

B. Ready #80, not wanting to be outdone by B. Ready #84 and Papu the foxy preparedness dog, wanted to make sure that the Sammy and Louie, as well as all the other wond....
Story Posted: 9/17/2007 10:43:00 AM
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B. Ready visits Green, Manning & Buch, LTD.
Joan Iler hosted a visit to the Green Manning & Bunch, LTD. offices on September 13, 2007. While visiting B.Ready talked about the need for Preparedness and how to pacvk a....
Story Posted: 9/14/2007 3:50:00 PM
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B.Ready Visits Rural Colorado

B Ready #2 started his journey on a potato and grain farm in the San Luis Valley.  He assisted Sue Davis in  purchasing groceries and adding a few items in her&nb....
Story Posted: 9/14/2007 9:08:00 AM
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be ready
My family and I started this plan when I brought the brochure home. My family and i talked about how important this is and set up an emergency box. We went to the store to buy....
Story Posted: 9/13/2007 2:14:00 PM
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B.Ready Visits Brookfield Properties in Denver
B. Ready made a surprise visit to the workplace of Brookfield Properties at the Republic Plaza Building in Denver, Colorado.  At the building, B. Ready learned that all o....
Story Posted: 9/12/2007 4:49:00 PM
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B.Ready goes to Work Downtown, Denver, Colorado
B.Ready recently visited Ms. Vickie Smiley at Republic Plaza in the offices on the 49 floor. Vickie stated "having lived in Los Angeles for 21 years and dealing with the ....
Story Posted: 9/12/2007 3:37:00 PM
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B Ready # 38 visits Lakewood City Hall

Mr. B Ready #38 made a visit to the Lakewood City Hall. Specifically he entered the Lakewood City Council Chambers where he and members of the City Council encour....
Story Posted: 9/12/2007 3:08:00 PM
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B Ready #10 Hangs Ten in Gunnison

B "Gunny B" Ready arrived in Gunnison just in time for the 3rd Annual Gunnison Valley Public Safety Expo. For the most part Gunny B Ready was well behaved, though he did ha....
Story Posted: 9/11/2007 3:46:00 PM
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Off to the Races

Okay...so it's not really a competition...but we can look at it that way! B. Ready #33 started off his journal with the signatures of nearly 30 people who have committed th....
Story Posted: 9/10/2007 4:42:00 PM
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Westy B. Ready

"B", as he is known to his friends, has been making the scene all around the City of Westminster.  Last week's City's Employee Appreciation Week activities p....
Story Posted: 9/10/2007 2:49:00 PM
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B. Ready Knows the Importance of Water

B. Ready knows that all living things need water daily to survive. Whether it's a mighty Colorado Blue Spruce or a family of 4, each of us needs water to keep our bodi....
Story Posted: 9/10/2007 10:35:00 AM
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B. Ready Helps West Metro Fire Chief Practice Preparedness

B. Ready Spotted in Lakewood, Colorado, Helping West Metro Fire Chief Prepare a 72-Hour Kit

West Metro Fire Protection District's Fire Chief Doug McBee practic....
Story Posted: 9/7/2007 3:38:00 PM
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Be Ready from my Criminal Justice Class
 Well, my name is Jennifer Villalobos and I'm 15 years old. I attend full time in CEC and that is where my teacher challenged me to B. READY. I took this opportunity....
Story Posted: 9/6/2007 6:52:00 PM
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Papu Encourages Pet Preparedness Too

Papu spent a lot of time indoors during last winters' storms. It gave him plenty of time to think about the importance of being prepared.

Luckily, he has his Highla....
Story Posted: 9/6/2007 6:56:00 AM
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Chief Vandermee is the first to prepare.

Chief Tom Vandermee was the first to have the B. READY exp....
Story Posted: 8/31/2007 12:46:00 PM
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B. Ready begins a journey
Pushita Loffreda hands off B. Ready to Elma Eldredge.  Pushita has taken many preparedness classes including CPR and First Aid through the Red Cross.  She already ha....
Story Posted: 8/29/2007 9:47:00 AM
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