Wyoming Office of HOmeland Security

After the preliminary damage assessments are done, FEMA will collaborate with local and state officials to determine eligibility for federal assistance programs.

State preparedness activities have included filling sandbags, shoring up dikes, and the updating of some county websites with additional information and resources.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has issued an emergency declaration to facilitate a coordinated response in the aftermath of this past weekend's historic snowstorm.

Earlier this year, the Legislature passed, and Gov. Matt Mead signed, the bill authorizing Safe2Tell Wyoming.

The first of September marks the beginning of National Preparedness Month. Preparing for an unexpected disaster, natural or otherwise, means being ready if communication systems go down, fresh water is in short supply, or the electricity goes out...