EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS

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No one ever thinks an emergency will happen to them—until it does. When an evacuation alert sounds, every second counts. Do you know exactly what to do?

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Whether it is a fast-moving fire inside your home or a community-wide emergency outside, being prepared is your family's best defense.

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Free Emergency Preparedness Activity Book

​To help you protect what matters most, Franktown Fire—in partnership with Douglas County—has developed an interactive emergency preparedness activity book. Designed for both parents and children, this guide makes it easy to plan, practice, and prepare for a quick escape.

What’s Inside:

• Step-by-step guidance on creating a home fire escape plan.

• Crucial safety protocols for community and wildfire evacuations.

• Engaging activities to help children understand emergency safety without fear.

Click to download the Emergency Evacuation Activity Book in pdf

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Sign Up for Emergency Notifications: DougCoAlert

​When an emergency happens in our area, be the first to know. Franktown Fire and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office use DougCoAlert to send real-time, life-saving notifications directly to you.

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⚠️ Important Update: Douglas County has officially transitioned to DougCoAlert (powered by Smart911). If you were previously registered under the old CodeRED system, your information did not automatically transfer. You must create a new profile to continue receiving alerts.

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Why Register?

• Receive instant updates on wildfires, floods, severe weather, evacuations, and shelter-in-place orders.

• Get alerts tailored to your specific geographic location via text, phone call, email, or mobile app.

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How to Sign Up:

• Online: Create your free safety profile at DougCoAlert.com.

• Text: Text the word DougCoAlert to 67283 and follow the prompts on your mobile phone.