September is National Preparedness Month, which provides residents an opportunity to revisit their emergency preparedness plans for themselves, their family and their community.
The theme of “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” serves as a reminder to create or update an emergency communication plan for your family. Residents are urged to get together with your family and talk about how you will contact each other and where you will meet should disaster strike.
National Preparedness Month culminates with National PrepareAthon! Day on September 30. If you have not already done so, please use this national day of action to practice your family emergency communication plan, and make sure everyone knows what to do and has the phone numbers they need to stay in touch. For more information on being prepared for an emergency, please visit www.ready.gov/prepare.
When is a good time to talk w/ family about emergencies? Don't wait, communicate! https://t.co/7ZhrCQNhUR @RedCross @Readygov #NatlPrep
— DuPage County OHSEM (@ProtectDuPage) September 1, 2015
Don't let your business end up in a dumpster. Make a #FloodSafety plan today: http://t.co/iF694A0ZPa #NatlPrep pic.twitter.com/vfdLzV7lKm
— Readygov (@Readygov) September 4, 2015
We're hosting a #NatlPrep Twitter Chat on September 16 at 2PM ET. Mark your calendar & use #CDCPrep to join us! pic.twitter.com/253Ymt1KFP
— CDC Emergency (@CDCemergency) September 9, 2015
Where will your family meet in an emergency? Plan a spot to meet near your house & in your neighborhood. #NatlPrep pic.twitter.com/NIIdrfeDcN
— CDC Emergency (@CDCemergency) September 9, 2015