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 the 30th anniversary of CERT - Community Emergency Response Teams know how critical communication is and understand the deeper meaning of this year's NPM theme “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”
Don't let National Preparedness Month slip by without making your own efforts, to prepare, plan and share - at home, at work, at school. Here are some helpful dates to consider:
Dates for Your Calendar
- Sept 1 – Sept 30: National Preparedness Month
- Sept 8 – Sept 10: 30th Anniversary National CERT Conference – Universal City, CA
- Sept 9: #Prep2Serve Twitter Chat – 1PM ET
- Sept 11: September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
- Sept 15: National Fire Protection Association Firewise Communities Virtual Workshop
- Sept 30: National PrepareAthon! Day
CERT Gear & SuppliesLearn more about CERT: History of the CERT Program, FEMA 101: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
