Teton County Wyoming

Emergency Management

WYOMING SPRING SNOWMELT FLOOD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK


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A long winter with deep snowpack can mean spring flooding for the valley. The National Weather Service office in Riverton issues monthly updates on the snowpack flooding potential here. If you have questions about flooding issues, safety, or preparedness, email Emergency Management.

Emergency Management has a limited number of sandbags available to local residents and businesses for flood protection. Read more about this program here and here. You can also read about flooding and flash flooding facts and preparedness tips on our web site.

Upcoming Events
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6/2 : CERT Member ICS training
Location: Station 1 Firehouse at 40 E Pearl Ave
Time: 18:00-20:30
Intro to Incident Command and Intro to the National Incident Management System classes for Teton County CERT members. Attendance is encouraged for both the class and to meet fellow CERT members. Contact Rich Ochs to sign up.
Contact : Rich Ochs; (307) 732-8594; rochs@tetonwyo.org

6/22-6/29 : National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Wyoming is #1 in injuries per capita due to lightning, and #2 in deaths per capita. With all of the time Wyomingites spend outdoors, it's always a good idea to learn a little more about this weather phenomena.
Contact : Emergency Management; (307) 733-9572; em@tetonwyo.org
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10/8 : National Weather Service Blizzard Drill
Location: NOAA Weather Radio, TV, AM/FM Radio
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Another great opportunity to see if your NOAA Weather Radio works and to see what Emergency Alert System (EAS) warnings look and sound like on television (KJWY 2 and Bresnan Cable) and radio (95.3FM, 96.9FM, 1340AM).
Contact : Emergency Management; (307) 733-9572; em@tetonwyo.org
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10/8-10/9 : 2008 Wyoming Winter Weather Awareness Days
Winter's coming, and whether you were born and raised here or just moved into town, it can't hurt to review some winter safety tips.
Contact : Emergency Management; (307) 733-9572; em@tetonwyo.org
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Local Organizations!
Do you have a group that would be interested in hearing about preparing for and responding to disasters in Teton County? Emergency Management conducts informative presentations for local organizations.

Email us or call 733-9572 for more information or to set up an appointment.

Did You Know
What is the meaning of the Department of Homeland Security's color-coded advisory system?

There is a document here that explains the system.

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