Here is a new release from DHSEM.

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Guidance released the COVID-19 PPE Request Guidance document on November 20, 2020.

The document outlines the process for requesting PPE in Colorado.

During the July 2020 Homeland Security and All-Hazards Senior Advisory Committee (HSAC) meeting, the State of Colorado formally adopted the 2018 Interstate Incident Management Qualification System (IIMQS) as the new state guidance to administer the Colorado All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) Position Task Book Program.

Here is an announcement related to competitive funding results.

Here is a new grant announcement through School Access for Emergency Response.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is happy to announce the availability of funds through the School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program created by the Colorado State Legislature's SB18-158.The SAFER Program provides funding for interoperable communication hardware, software, equipment maintenance, and training to allow for seamless communications between existing school communications systems and first responder communications systems.

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Yesterday, Governor Polis ordered the closure of all bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums and casinos in Colorado in an effort to protect and preserve the public health. The order, effective at 8:00 a.m. on March 17, 2020, allows restaurants to continue to serve meals for delivery or carry-out, but not for in-person dining.

On March 10, 2020 Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency at 9:30 a.m. The state of emergency provides:

• access to resources
• legal flexibililty
• protect our most vulnerable communities
• better contain the outbreak

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Updates on this activation are posted to COEmergency.com.