Denver Office of Emergency Management

Kicking off our quarterly Local Emergency Management Committee (LEPC)! We are hearing from Suncor today.

Reminder: The Denver LEPC Meeting is happening tomorrow at 10AM.

Learn how Denver prepares for emergencies and hear from experts in public safety and industry. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and ask questions.

Open to the public. We hope to see you there.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4uus6EF

Join us next week for the Denver LEPC Meeting on June 22 at 10 AM.

This is a great chance to learn how Denver prepares for emergencies and how local partners work together to keep our community safe. You’ll hear from Denver OEM as well as safety leaders from Suncor on topics like emergency planning, industrial safety, and hazard response.

This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4uus6EF

🧰Preparedness is easier than most people think and it starts with a plan.

Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for an in-person DenverREADY: Make A Kit & Plan class focused on simple, realistic steps to help you and your loved ones recover faster after an emergency.

We’ll cover how to build an emergency kit and create a plan that actually works for everyday life.

📍 Denver Police District 1
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM MT

Free, practical, and open to the community.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4a7PWhm

Yesterday, Denver's outdoor warning sirens were activated inadvertently.

Following a review of the incident, we determined the activation was not caused by a technology failure or malfunction of the siren system. The activation resulted from human error during the activation process.

Importantly, there was no tornado warning in effect for Denver at the time, and there was no imminent threat to public safety. Because no National Weather Service warning was issued, no Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) was sent to mobile phones.

City and County of Denver Government takes emergency alerting and resident safety seriously. We have a responsibility to provide timely and accurate warnings, and public trust in our alerting systems is essential. As a result of this review, we are enhancing training and exercises for personnel involved in emergency alerting operations and conducting a review of policies and procedures to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

We appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we continue working to ensure Denver's alert and warning systems remain reliable and effective

A few severe storms will be possible across northeast Colorado this afternoon and evening. Isolated to scattered storms are expected to develop along the I-25 Corridor by mid afternoon and quickly intensify, and then move east across the plains through early evening. Very large hail expected from any severe storms, although some will produce high wind and a threat of tornadoes. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. If storms approach your area, move your car to a garage if time permits to do so safely.

The threat of large to very large hail is increasing for this afternoon, especially for areas around I-70 from just east of Downtown Denver to the Kansas Border (hail of 3+ inches will be possible). Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and take the necessary safety precautions if a warning is issued for your area!

A Tornado Watch will be in effect for areas primarily east of I-25, excluding some of the northeastern plains counties, through 9PM this evening. Tornadoes, very large hail, and strong winds will all be possible with today’s storms. Please stay weather aware today and have a plan in case a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning is issued!

We promise we’re not an “email every week” kind of account. 😌

Our newsletter goes out once a month and highlights emergency preparedness tips, upcoming classes, and important updates for Denver residents.

If you live here, it’s worth a read.

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⏰Happening tomorrow at noon!

Avoid being caught off guard when disaster strikes. Join us tomorrow for Virtual DenverREADY: Make A Kit & Plan, a one-hour class focused on practical steps to prepare yourself and your loved ones for emergencies.

📍 Virtual
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM MT

A little planning now can make a big difference later.

👉 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4r2NsIF