Ready Together: Building Resilience for Every Community


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September is National Preparedness Month—a time to recognize that being ready for the unexpected is more than having supplies on hand. It’s about protecting the people we love and ensuring that every member of our community is safe, supported, and seen. At REACH, we believe preparedness must go beyond checklists—it should reflect the unique needs of seniors, caregivers, people with disabilities, multilingual households, and other often-overlooked groups.

This month, we’ll share resources, reflections, and local opportunities to help you build a plan that works for your life and strengthens our community. Because when we prepare with equity and compassion in mind, we build resilience for everyone.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much"

— Helen Keller

Preparedness keeps everyone safe — especially those who may be most vulnerable in a crisis.

"Who We Protect When We Prepare"

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" — Margaret Mead

🚑 How to Make a Preparedness Pan

Ready.gov's Make A Plan feature is an accessible option to to know which types of disasters could affect your area.

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members" — Coretta Scott King

📍Local Disaster Relief Resources

Visit these local organizations, programs, and resources to be better prepared for potential disasters and ensure your communities are appropriately trained.

Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery

DOLA’s Division of Local Government is charged with coordinating the effective investment of CDBG-DR funds to further Colorado’s recovery for any potential presidentially-declared disaster areas.

Disaster Resilience Rebuilding Program

This program is available to assist homeowners, businesses, local governments and communities rebuild after natural disasters and is intended to help local communities and the state recover from the devastating physical and economic effects of natural disasters

Northern Colorado Disaster Recovery Fund

The NoCo Disaster Recovery Fund was established to meet the immediate and long-term needs for the people and places affected following an environmental or man-made disaster in Northern Colorado.

American Red Cross Colorado

The American Red Cross serves the residents of Colorado through four chapters and hundreds of local, community-based volunteers.

"Community prepping isn't just about preparing for a disaster; it's about investing in the very fabric of your neighborhood" — Reality Studies

Identify 3–5 people in your network to contact in case of an emergency

👥 Build Your Emergency Network

Next of kin: A relative who lives nearby and can make decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. This person should be aware that they are your designated contact.

Out-of-town contact: A reliable person, preferably out of state, to act as a central hub for relaying information to family members. It is often easier to make long-distance calls than local calls during a disaster.

Trusted local contact: A neighbor or nearby friend who can assist quickly and check on you during an emergency.

Workplace contacts: Include your supervisor or a close co-worker who can be notified in an emergency.

Healthcare providers: The full names and contact numbers for your family physician, specialists, and veterinarian.

Insurance agents: Information for all insurance providers, including your policy numbers and a 24-hour claims phone number for property, home, life, and vehicle insurance.

Banking information: Contact numbers for your bank, credit card companies, and other financial institutions.

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" — African proverb

Do you have an emergency kit at home? ❌

To assemble your kit, store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag. Learn more about the contents of your kit at Ready.gov.

"If you prepare yourself at every point as well as you can... you will be able to grasp opportunity for broader experience when it appears." — Eleanor Roosevelt

Helpful links ⛓️‍💥

Ready.gov Social Media Preparedness Toolkits

Colorado Local Emergency Managers

Red Cross Mobile Apps

ASTDR Social Vulnerability Index

Colorado REACH

Denver, CO 80218

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