Disaster Resilience Across Wyoming
While it may not be something we want to think much about, Wyoming is susceptible to a range of natural and human-caused disasters. With a presence in every county across Wyoming, Extension is available with local knowledge and resources for all stages of disaster management. Extension can help tap a network of national resources and adapt solutions to help build resilience in communities across Wyoming.
We've got plenty of resources for specific types of disasters and some general resources to better understand and prepare for a range of disasters.
Disaster Information & Resources
Emergency Links
Important contacts to keep you informed while a disaster is happening.
Preparedness
Being prepared can help you and your community respond effectively and recover quickly in times of disaster.
Recovery
Recovery can be a long term effort from many individuals across a community bringing together a range of resources.
Personal & Family Stress
We know disasters are stressful and we've got resoureces to help manage that stress.
Bio-security & Animal Health
Bio-security & animal health can impact ag operations and the food supply during human and man-made disasters.
Diseases & Pathogens
Pathogens causing disease-related disasters can effect humans, animals, and plants.
Landslides & Earthquakes
Landslides can be a risk in some parts of the state, while earthquakes are more rare.
Floods
While we may be a headwaters state, Wyoming is susceptible to a few different types of flooding that can occur year-round.
Terrorism
It is important to better understand terrorism and, if possible, be prepared for disaster caused by terrorism.
Water Emergencies
Like drought, water-related challenges and disasters are common across Wyoming.
Wildfire
Wildfire is a common and widespread summer threat that has effected large parts of Wyoming in recent years.
Extension disaster education network (EDEN)
UW Extension is part of a national network of Extension Services from land-grant universities across the country providing disaster resources and information. EDEN provides national disaster resources that can be adpated to meet local needs across all phases and types of disasters. They also help gather information that is available directly to individuals and communities.
