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When smoke rolls in: Emergency planning and evacuations

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

English - July 16, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB
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You’ve heard the saying: plan for the worst and hope for the best. But when it comes to emergency planning, what does that actually mean? If a wildfire starts near your property, do you know where to look for information? What’s the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order?

This week, the commissioners had a very timely conversation with Adriane Beck, director of the Office of Emergency Management, about how to talk to your household about your emergency plan, why you should sign up for Smart911 and much more.

 Links mentioned in this episode:

Sign up for Smart911“Go bag” or emergency kit checklistMiller Peak fire informationPre-disaster mitigation plan - 2024Ready.gov - Emergency preparedness resources


Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!