Are You Prepared?

Causes and Awareness

 

Are you prepared in the case of a natural disaster?  National Preparedness Month is all about raising awareness about the need to prepare as much as you can for potential natural disasters.

"Each September since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has observed National Preparedness Month. During September, FEMA and various local, state, and federal agencies encourage U.S. residents to become better prepared for emergencies and disasters. Approximately 3,000 organizations, including the American Red Cross, Citizen Corps, and CDC, are scheduling events and activities this month in support of the preparedness initiative."~ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tools You Can Use | Visit ready.gov - Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation.

Prepared Or Flying By the "Seat of Your Pants"??

This September, please prepare and plan in the event you must go for three days without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or local services for several days. The National Weather Service offers 4 Easy Steps of Preparedness as a general guide.