Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the US Department of Homeland Security sponsors National Preparedness Month. 2013 marks the tenth anniversary of National Preparedness Month. There are several different organizations that participate and encourage Americans to take action. According to www.CDC.gov, one of the major goals of National Preparedness Month is to educate the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and chemical threats, radiation emergencies, and terrorist attacks.
There are several different categories that can be focused on during the month of September, a few of these categories are….
- Being informed – what to do before, during and after an emergency.
- Making a plan – prepare, plan and stay informed for emergencies.
- Building a Disaster Preparedness Kit
- Getting involved – learn how to support your community preparedness
- Protecting businesses before and after a disaster.
For more information on each of these topics, please visit www.ready.gov.
Check out a few of New Empire Group’s Preparedness Blogs
- Dorm Room Fire Safety
- Are Your Clients Prepared for an ‘Above-Normal’ Hurricane Season?
- Tornadoes happen each year, are your clients prepared?
- How to Utilize Social Media during a Crisis
Resources: www.fema.gov; www.cdc.gov
