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Consumer: Safety

  1. 2-1-1 Colorado - Information and Referral -

    Information and referral to non-emergency health and human services throughout Colorado, including emergency food and shelter assistance, youth programs, utility assistance, and much more.
  2. AARP Driver Safety Program -

    Helping older drivers improve their driving skills, and avoid accidents & traffic violations. There is a registration fee.
  3. AARP ElderWatch -

    Fighting to protect older Americans from financial fraud in the state of Colorado. From the Colorado Attorney General and the AARP Foundation.
  4. Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness -

    Step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness from FEMA.
  5. Be Prepared for Winter -

    Includes driving tips, winter car kit, frostbite, hypothermia information.
  6. Car Safety Seats: Information for Families -
  7. Check the Charity -

    "A public-private partnership to promote Colorado charities and to inform and protect donors."
  8. Child Passenger Safety -

    From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  9. Chimney Safety Institute of America -
  10. Colorado Springs Emergency Preparedness and Safety Guide -

    Find information on mitigation, preparedness, emergency communications, reporting emergencies, after an emergency, types of emergencies, natural hazards, accidental hazards, public health hazards, terrorism, personal safety and awareness, outdoor recreation, living with wildlife, transmittable animal diseases, first aid, and addtitional resources. From the Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management.
  11. Colorado Springs Police Department Online Services and Forms Portal -

    Locate online services including how to report a crime, a traffic accident, impounded vehicles, report graffiti, fingerprinting information, Ride-A-Long program, records release, Victims Advocacy Unit (English and Spanish), traffic complaint forms, trespass letter, and much more.
  12. Colorado Winter Weather and Travel Tips/Resources -

    From the Colorado Division of Emergency Management.
  13. Computer Safety and Security -

    Links to the Computers / Internet section of Recommended Websites.
  14. Consumer Product Safety Commission -

    Information regarding product recalls and safety.
  15. Disaster Assistance.gov -

    Locate and apply for disaster relief, download citizen preparedness guide, and more.
  16. Disaster Preparation and Recovery -

    From Medline Plus.
  17. El mundo hispano de la CPSC (la Comisión de Seguridad del Producto de Consumo) -

    Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  18. El Paso Teller County E-911 Authority -

    Register to receive Emergency Notification Alerts "to advise you of any situation that threatens harm to life and/or property or is deemed dangerous by officials."
  19. Emergency Evacuation Registry -

    "The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management, Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management, Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, and Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 has teamed up to create an Emergency Evacuation Registry for El Paso County. The Registry is a database designed to help First Responders identify people who may not be able to evacuate without assistance during an emergency."
  20. Emergency Preparedness Guide -

    From Be Aware & Prepared Colorado Springs.
  21. FakeChecks.org -

    From the National Consumers League - provides fraud tests to assess your risk on being scammed, as well as prevention tips.
  22. Fire Adapted Communities -

    Tips on protecting your home, neighborhood, business, parks & public lands. Also outlines roles of residents & homeowners, fire & emergency responders, forest & land managers, and civic & community leaders.
  23. Firewise Toolkit -

    Checklist for homeowners.
  24. Food Labeling & Nutrition -

    From the FDA - includes consumer information such as how to read and understand nutrition labels on food, new labeling requirements, food allergens labeling, and reports & research.
  25. FoodSafety.gov -

    Gateway to Government Food Safety Information.
  26. Healthy Stuff.org / Toys -

    Consumer action guide to toxic chemicals in toys.
  27. Home Safety Council -

    Dedicated to preventing home injuries.
  28. Household Products Database -

    Health & Safety information on household products from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.
  29. Information for Senior Citizens -

    From Colorado.gov, includes information for seniors about consumer services & protection, activities, transportation, employment & volunteering, housing, and health care.
  30. Lights and Locks for Seniors -

    Provides exterior lighting and locks for low-income seniors aged 55 and above. From the Housing Development Division and the Colorado Springs Police Department.
  31. Looks Too Good To Be True -

    Research different types of online fraud and scams, victims' stories, tips, consumer alerts, teen section, and more.
  32. National Consumers League (NCL) -

    "NCL provides government, businesses, and other organizations with the consumer's perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy, food safety, and medication information."
  33. Office of Emergency Management (OEM) -

    From City of Colorado Springs - includes information on citizen training, Homeland Security advisory system, pre-disaster mitigation, safety & preparedness, and weather information.
  34. OnGuard Online -

    Practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
  35. Prepare Your Home and Family -

    From the American Red Cross.
  36. Protect Your Home, Forest and Property From Wildfire -

    From the Colorado State Forest Service.
  37. Protecting Your Home from a Wildland Fire -
  38. Ready Colorado -

    To help Coloradans prepare for natural and human-caused disasters.
  39. Ready.gov -

    Preparedness information from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
  40. Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center -

    Information for consumers and professionals.
  41. Safercar.gov -

    Vehicle safety information from the government, includes information on becoming a safer driver, crash tests & rollover ratings, defects and recalls.
  42. SaferProducts.gov -

    From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Submit and view reports on unsafe products.
  43. SafeUSA -

    From the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - includes safety information for the workplace, home, school, community, etc.
  44. Shopping Online -

    Safety tips when shopping online.
  45. Toxins Release Inventory -

    Find information about toxic release inventory chemical releases in your neighborhood.
  46. Traffic Safety -

    From the Colorado State Patrol - includes links to crash reports, seatbelt usage, and additional traffic statistics.
  47. U.S. Food & Drug Administration -

    Includes information on food safety, dietary supplement information, labeling & nutrition, and more.
  48. Vehicle Safety Research -

    From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  49. Wildfire Home Assessment & Checklist -

    Protect your home from wildfire.
  50. Winter Weather -

    From the Centers for Disease Control - how to stay safe and healthy.