You know emergencies can happen, and that’s why it’s so important to have a plan in place to help prevent disasters, minimize harm and damage, and ensure recovery happens as quickly and safely as possible.
Douglas County’s Office of Emergency Management updates its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) – a comprehensive guide for emergency management and response – every five years to ensure relevance. A new EOP was officially presented to and adopted by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners at their Sept. 9 Business Meeting.
The 2025 plan is crafted with the unique needs of Douglas County and incorporates best practices and lessons learned since 2021. This includes updates from work done during various wildfires, the 2022 tornado in Highlands Ranch and the 2024 BMW Championship golf tournament in Castle Pines.
The EOP is considered a core reference document in emergencies by laying out defined roles, responsibilities and actions for responders, policy makers and the Emergency Operations Center.
“Douglas County leads the way in preparation and investments in public safety, including having the best tools in the state, like a dedicated Helitack team, to help protect lives and property,” said Mike Alexander, Director of Emergency Management. “Our team’s 2025 Emergency Operations Plan is thoroughly researched and up to date to ensure we’re ready with a plan in place to help our residents when they need it most.”
About the Office of Emergency Management
The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management is the main hub for the coordination of disaster management and training; homeland security; emergency preparedness and education; multi-agency cooperation; and emergency medical and trauma system coordination within the county.