National Preparedness Month

Being Prepared means knowing what resources you have, what outside service area ready (or not) to assist, and what the current threat index is - The 2014 National Preparedness Report describes the Nation’s level of preparedness for all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergencies. Overarching Findings on National Issues In addition to key findings for each of the...

Do you know what you would do during a disaster? Do you know if your community is at risk of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires or flood? Only about two-in-five Americans say that they have a plan for what to do in an emergency. We need to change that.... Help us make sure everyone is informed and prepared (starting with yourself!) Follow...

As September approaches, we want all our readers to think about preparedness... start planning now, so you'll be ready to share and encourage others during National Preparedness Month. JOIN THE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES REGIONAL GROUPS COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE PREPAREDNESS DISCUSSIONS PREPAREDNESS EVENTS DOWNLOAD THE SEVERE WEATHER TOOLKIT

September is National Preparedness Month and a time when we all need to update our preparedness plans, our 72-hour emergency kit and our first aid/CPR/AED training. Planning ahead for emergencies is important, especially for seniors and those with special needs. Senior citizens and people with special needs create a personal support network made up of several people who will check...

How Prepared do you want to be? How well trained? How well informed? How involved? Community Emergency Response Teams are formed in neighborhoods throughout the Nation to help each of us get trained and involved - usually for free. In fact, we were founding Board Members of our local C.E.R.T., and achieved Local, State, Federal and Corporate funding that allowed...

You know by now that we're leading up to National Preparedness Month 2014 (in September) by a series of articles throughout August offering Preparedness Tips, Survival Gear Suggestions, Business plans for Disaster Recovery, Disaster Supply Checklists and more... but what if you are on the go when Disaster Strikes? Here are some suggestions from FEMA's National Preparedness Community: Before you...

Heading toward National Preparedness Month 2014 this coming September, Businesses, Community Groups like CERT, and Local, State and Federal Emergency Authorities are gearing up to spread  the word about preparedness.  When Disaster Strikes, it affects us all as Individuals, as a Community, but also in a business sense. Businesses suffer and even fail due to Natural and Man-Made Calamities...

Disaster & Survival Supplies to Help You “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare” National Preparedness Month 2014 is a campaign to build and sustain national preparedness with private sector, non-profit, and community leaders and all levels of government. The campaign is based on science, research and development, public outreach, and broad participation. It aims to inspire Americans of all ages...

“Pre-pare” ~ “Pre” means before… not after. Preparation is not reaction to a threat or incident – it is planning and equipping oneself ahead of a time when need may arise. ? Get a Kit: See all the Disaster Kits and Survival Supplies below ? Make a Plan: See our Survival Checklists and Resources in the Quick Links ? Be...

September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. All through August, we'll be providing tips, videos, worksheets, tool kits and other preparedness resources to help you get ready for National Preparedness Month 2014, so you can "Be...