September is National Preparedness Month

At the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) it's National Preparedness Month! Check out the great www.ready.gov website where the slogan is "Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, and Get Involved." There are step-by-step guidelines for making your own emergency kit and preparedness plan, information on all sorts of emergencies from earthquakes to winter storms, links to local governments, a place for organizations to register with the National Preparedness Month Coalition, downloadable banners, and an absolutely terrific kids' site www.ready.gov/kids/home.html with loads of fun information.

Take the time this month to GET PREPARED!

Additional resources recommended by DHS include:

• The FEMA/Red Cross guide "Preparing for Disaster"
  
• The longer FEMA guide "Are You Ready?", completion of which can lead to receipt of a certificate from the FEMA Independent Study Program.
  
• www.redcross.org
  
• www.firstgov.gov
  
• www.weather.com

Also see:
Homeland Defense: A Family Guide for Emergency Response

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