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September – National Preparedness Month

November 8, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

National Preparedness Month

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages Americans throughout the month of September to be ready for all types of emergency’s; natural disasters, man-made incidents and potential terrorist attacks.

BE INFORMED:

Know the potential risks where you live and work;

Research the areas where you live and work to know if they are prone to natural disasters (e.g. tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, etc.)

Stay Informed of Severe Weather;

Visit www.weather.gov.

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio

Watch weather report on TV

Be Aware of National, State and Local Emergencies;

Change your cell phone settings to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Listen for Emergency Weather, AMBER or Presidential Alerts on TV, cable and the radio.

PLAN TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY:

Prepare and plan for all types of emergencies;

Develop a plan that covers evacuating, sheltering, communicating and reuniting with family members during an emergency.

Visit www.ready.gov/make-a-plan for guidance in designing a comprehensive plan.

BUILD A KIT:

Assemble and store a collection of basic items your family will need ion an emergency;

Food, water, medications, clothing, bedding, first aid kit, personal hygiene items, eating and drinking utensils, items for infants and/or pets, etc.

Visit www.ready.gov/build-a-kit for a list of recommended supplies.

BE INVOLVED:

Find opportunities in your community to support preparedness initiatives;

Join your local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to

train in emergency response. To find your local CERT program, visit: www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams.

Volunteer with Citizens Corps to support local first responders. To find your local Citizen Corps Council, visit www.ready.gov/citizen-corps.

Preparedness is the answer;

STAY CALM and follow your emergency plans.

“BE AWARE – BE PREPARED – MAKE A KIT”

“Don’t Be Scared… Be Prepared”

Remember: Being prepared starts at home:

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