September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder for Americans to prepare for any disasters, whether manmade or natural.

National Preparedness Month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in
being prepared. Getting yourself, your family and your home ready for emergencies like home
fires, power outages and local floods means you’re more prepared for disasters like wildfires,
flash flooding, hurricanes and more.

• We all have responsibilities for our families, pets, neighbors and communities. By taking steps
  now, you can be in control of both your safety and those you care about before, during and after
  a disaster. Think about what you’ll need and how the people in your social circles can help each
  other.
• A great place to start is by knowing the risks where you are. Then, make a plan and build
  an emergency supply kit to help keep yourself and those you love safe and comfortable during
  and after a disaster. Finally, get involved by keeping up to date with your community’s emergency
  and disaster plan and working with neighbors to prepare.
• When making your plans, make sure you consider any unique needs of those you care for,
  whether it be medical conditions, loved ones with disabilities, your pets, and any neighbors who
  might need help getting prepared.
• When emergencies strike, public safety officials use timely and reliable systems to alert you. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts.
• Some helpful apps include:
  •  FEMA App
  •  NOAA Weather Radio
  •  Red Cross (First Aid, Hurricanes, Cash in Emergencies)