National Preparedness Month

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH STARTS TODAY! September is National Preparedness Month September 1 marks the start of National Preparedness Month, and serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and visit. This year’s theme, “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You...

National Preparedness Month ends Today, with America's PrepareAthon!? The PrepareAthon is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience. Join others around the country to practice your preparedness! September is a time to remember and a time to prepare. Get a Kit ? Be Informed ? Make a Plan ? Learn more about National Preparedness . America’s PrepareAthon! takes a...

Get a Kit ? Be Informed ? Make a Plan ? FirstAidMart.com, Fema.gov, Ready.gov, and Listo.gov encourage all businesses, organizations, and individuals to join this national effort. 2016 is the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 events. This is a time to remember those lost, and to prepare so you, your loved ones, and your community are prepared for any emergency...

National Preparedness Month culminates with the September 30 National PrepareAthon! Day. Twice a year, on September 30 and April 30, America’s PrepareAthon! promotes National PrepareAthon! Days to bring attention to our progress toward creating a more resilient Nation.  America’s PrepareAthon! is a national, year-round, grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience through hazard-specific drills, group discussions, and...

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, 2016 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Americans have been tested by trial and tragedy since our earliest days -- but year after year, no matter the hardship, we pull through and forge ahead. Fifteen years after the attacks of September 11, we reflect on...

New and updated information to help you prepare this year during National Preparedness Month 2016! Check out the updated government resource links, preparedness tips and recommendation to help you plan and prepare for whatever may come your way!

The further away we get from major tragedies like 9/11, Katrina, Sandy, and Joplin - the more complacent we get. Don't fall vicitm to a false sense of security. National Preparedness Month begins tomorrow, and it is essential that we each prepare for disaster, this includes stocking essential survival gear, making a plan, and communicating that plan to others. This year also marks...

Join the September 11 National Day of Service & Remembrance One way to show your support for National Preparedness Month is through volunteering. Volunteers can play an important role in their communities by helping first responders after a disaster. Join thousands of Americans participating in the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor those who lost their...

Today is America's PrepareAthon! America's PrepareAthon! is an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to prepare for specific hazards through group discussions, drills, and exercises. CAMPAIGN GOALS The goal of this campaign is to increase the number of individuals who: Understand which disasters could happen in their community Know what to do to be safe and mitigate damage Take action to...

As Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors, we offer information and tips for surviving natural disaster and weather emergencies year-round, now, during National Preparedness Month we want to remind you to actively take part, and make a special effort tomorrow for America's PrepareAthon. Know your risk Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. It is important to understand potential risks where you live. What you...