Wyoming Emergency Preparedness

Based on 15 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Wyoming.

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Risk Score
Low

Top Threats in Wyoming

Fire (1 declarations)
Low
Flood (7 declarations)
Low
Severe Storm (3 declarations)
Low
Winter Storm (0 declarations)
Low

FEMA Disaster History

Wyoming has had 15 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.

Declarations by Type

Flood 7
Severe Storm 3
Tornado 2
Fire 1
Biological 1
Severe Ice Storm 1

Recent Declarations

Wildfires 2024-11-13
Flooding 2023-09-11
Covid-19 Pandemic 2020-04-11
Flooding 2017-08-05
Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds 2017-03-21

Preparedness Tips for Wyoming

  • Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
  • Keep your go bag packed and ready during fire season
  • Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • Have N95 masks on hand for wildfire smoke events

Emergency Contacts

Wyoming Office of Homeland Security

307-777-4900

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Recommended Gear

Go Bag

Wildfire evacuations often happen with little notice

Air Filtration

Smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality for weeks

Emergency Radio

Stay informed about evacuation orders and fire progression

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