Published on August 25, 2026
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Town of Superior's Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Department is hosting a three-part Ready Together: Community Alert Drill in mid-September.
This family-friendly preparedness event helps households practice what to do in a real emergency.
Please note: All residents signed up for BOCO Alerts will receive a test alert on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. Registration is required for the drill, meetings, and the lunch.
Interested? Please follow the steps below to participate with the community!
When: Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 6 to 7 p.m. Where: Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001) What to expect: Before the drill, families are encouraged to gather for a short meeting to discuss expectations, decide who is responsible for key tasks, review their household emergency plan, and ensure everyone, including children, older adults, and pets, knows their role. As a special part of the drill, residents with pets are invited to help us test a new pet preparedness app. Registration: Please register and let us know you plan to attend.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m. Where: Your home What to expect: Boulder County will send a clearly marked test alert to all residents who have signed up for BOCO Alerts. Once received, participating households start a timer and put their emergency plan into action. Family members gather their essential items, load their grab-list necessities into their vehicle, and stop the timer once everyone and everything is safely loaded and they are ready to go. There is no driving during the drill. Registration: Registration is required. Additionally, if you would like to participate and are not yet registered to receive emergency notifications, register through BOCO Alert.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 | 1 p.m. Where: Superior Civic Space (2250 Main St., Suite 1001) What to expect: Afterward, families may join us for a free lunch and celebrate with a Ready Together post-event meeting. The goal of the drill is to build confidence, reduce stress, and ensure that every member of the household, including our furry family members, knows what to do when every minute counts. Registration: Please register for the lunch to ensure enough food is ordered.