Boulder, CO enhances communications during emergency situations with Zonehaven AWARE platform

Boulder, CO Zonehaven AWARE Communications Emergency

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Boulder and Zonehaven divided the city into 43 zones on an interactive map. First responders update each zone with localized information during emergency situations. Residents consult their Zonehaven AWARE zones for shelters, evacuation routes, and other instructions. Local officials include a link to the mapping tool within emergency notification texts. The city views the map as a complementary resource for timely information during natural and man-made emergencies.

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Boulder, CO

Municipality in Colorado

United States

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Aware is the fastest way to get information about live emergencies. The data in Aware comes straight from your local officials, and can show you when to get ready to evacuate, when to evacuate, where to go, and when you can return home.

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