Happy National Preparedness Month!
- John Cornelison
- September 9, 2010
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National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks, at home, work and school. Events and activities across the nation encourage individuals to get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and get involved in preparing their communities. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign.
For information on local National Preparedness Month events, please view the Ready Campaign’s website.
Additional Resources:
- National Preparedness Month’s 2010 Presidential Proclamation
- Ready.gov - Emergencies and Preparedness
- Teaching Kids about Emergencies and Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
- Preparing Your Business for a Disaster
- Preparing Pets for Natural Disasters
- Preparing Livestock for Natural Disasters
- Approaching Wildlife after a Disaster
- Disaster Relief Assistance
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Jim Mullen, director of the Washington State Emergency Management Division and president of the National Emergency Management Association, wrote an excellent op-ed in yesterday’s Seattle Times, citing the value in maintaining funding for disaster preparedness – which is currently under threat. Read it online at: