National Preparedness Month

9/9/2024 (Permalink)

Supply items to prepare for an emergency.

September is National Preparedness Month – this annual campaign is held every September to remind and promote families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergency situations.

This year’s theme is “Start a Conversation”

Talking about potential disasters or emergency situations that could happen is not always easy – especially when it comes to your children. Having a plan in place and reassuring your family that you have a plan in place in the event of a disaster will help ease your mind and keep your family safe, calm and more comfortable. Helping them understand that they play a very important role in the planning will encourage your family to all have a plan in place.

• Gather Important Documents and keep them in a safe accessible place.
• Build your emergency kit.
• Have an Evacuation Plan
• Prepare your home inside and out.
• Plan for power outages
• Stay up to date on weather alerts.

September is the most active month of Hurricanes, fall like temperatures may fool you but storms are more active during this time. Be prepared and stay safe.