Pitkin IMT

Where do you get your info during an emergency in Pitkin County? Sign up for the new and improved Pitkin Alert - PitkinAlert.org. New categories, new social media presence, new app. Sign up today and stay informed, stay safe. #pitkinalert #COready

Are YOU ready for a wildfire? Do YOU have a plan to prepare and evacuate? YOU must take responsibility. It may save your life. ow.ly/2WFE30j4C7r

Pitkin County SO & multiple public safety personnel executed a search warrant in Basalt at the Roaring Fork Mobile Home Park today. Thanks to Garfield County SO, Basalt PD, Basalt Fire Dept, the DEA, & the 9th Judicial District for taking part. More info: goo.gl/U3xRqh

Today’s training & TEST of the Wireless Emergency Alert System in Pitkin County was a success! We targeted Snowmass Village and the City of Aspen today. Did you get the alert? Let us know. #WEA #IPAWS #PitkinEmergencyAlert

@pitkincounty emergency officials going thru training this morning with @fema on #IPAWS and #WEA. Don’t forget we are TESTING the system today around 3pm. Glad to host our partners from surrounding CO counties on this important emergency alerting system!

Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3! We’re going to send a TEST emergency alert message to your cell phone TODAY! It’s our new IPAWS - Wireless Emergency Alert. Today’s message is just a test. But in an actual emergency the info in the message you receive may save your life. #IPAWS #WEA

We will be TESTING our new Integrated Public Alert & Warning System - Wireless Emergency Alerts (#IPAWS & #WEA) system TOMORROW 3/1/18. If this were an actual emergency the information in the message may save your life. #BeInTheKnowBeSafe

We want to reach you in an emergency - everyone, not just those signed up for Pitkin Alert. Starting w/ a TEST MESSAGE on 3/1/18, we are now able to send you a Wireless Emergency Alert to your cell phone with info about dangers that may impact you. #BeInTheKnowBeSafe #IPAWS

We have info you need to know about! Not right now, but we will. So we will be TESTING the #IPAWS Wireless Emergency Alert (#WEA) system in Pitkin County Thursday 3/1/2018. It’s the same system used in Hawaii, but our message will be WAY less terrifying than their test message.

@CAICaspen advises skiers to stay out of the backcountry, at least thru today. These avy conditions are not to be messed with. Check out the story from the @TheAspenTimes aspentimes.com/news/rare-dang… More info: avalanche.state.co.us

TRAFFIC PACING OPS THIS AM - SNOWMASS CANYON HWY82 eastbound/upvalley. Deputies will pace all traffic through Snowmass Canyon at a safe speed this AM due to hazardous road & weather conditions. Please use caution. @ColoradoDOT @CSP_Eagle #cowx #arrivealive

AN AVALANCHE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE MOUNTAINS AROUND ASPEN * TIMING...06:00 AM ON MONDAY 2/19/2018...EXPIRES AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY 2/20/2018. * AFFECTED AREAS...THIS WARNING INCLUDES THE ELK MOUNTAINS NORTH OF THE DIVIDE, BASALT, RED TABLE & THE HARDSCRABBLE MOUNTAINS

SNOW DAY! All Aspen School District schools are CLOSED today, Feb 15th for a snow day.

@pitkincounty Board of County Commissioners recognizes the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center on the 50th anniversary of 911 in Piktin County, and MANY other accomplishments. Congrats to all! We are honored to work alongside of such professionals!

Well, since it’s snowing now it might be a good time to learn the difference btwn an advisory, watch and warning from our friends at the @NWSGJT: nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/ww.s…

CRASH: Hwy 82 westbound/down valley at Smith Hill Road. ONE lane closed. Use alternate routes.

Your Monday morning safety message from our friends at @NWSGJT: Do your part to keep everyone safe on the roads this winter. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety

After last night’s snow roads may be a little dicey. Take it easy, leave extra time and slow ‘er down. You may not get first tracks but at least you’ll make it there in one piece. #drivesafeskisafe

#PitkinAlert Aspen Streets department will be removing snow tonight in the Aspen downtown core from 3AM-7AM. Cars left overnight in the Aspen core will be towed. Call 970-920-5310 tomorrow AM if you can’t find your car.

UPDATE: Hwy 82 eastbound at Shale Bluffs/Brush Crk Road is now clear of debris and open to traffic.