NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2021 theme is Prepare to Protect. Click here for more information at Ready.gov.
Week 1: Make a Plan
Web Resources
- Make an Emergency Plan
- Make a Plan (Video)
- Sign up for alerts and warnings in your area
- Learn your evacuation zone and have an evacuation plan
- Make and practice Your Plan graphics
Preparedness Materials – English
(click here for more languages)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/02cufunar57vdxv/AADpQeLdoy49mP1g2Go14UKga?dl=0
Social Media Posts
- Be Prepared. Make an emergency plan today & practice it: www.ready.gov/plan #BeReady
- Preparing your family for an emergency is as simple as a conversation over dinner. Get started today: www.ready.gov/plan #PreparedNotScared
- It’s important to include kids in the disaster planning process. Review your family emergency plan together so that they know what to do even if you are not there: ready.gov/kids #YouthPrep #BeReady
- Practice your fire escape plan by having a home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the home. #BeReady
- Download a group texting app so your entire circle of family and friends can keep in touch before, during & after an emergency. #PreparedNotScared
- Practice evacuating in the car with your animals, so they’re more familiar if you need to evacuate in an emergency. #PrepareNow
- Be prepared. Get the @fema app with weather alerts for up to 5 locations, plus disaster resources and safety tips: fema.gov/mobile-app #BeReady
- Contact your water and power companies to get on a “priority reconnection service” list of power-dependent customers if you rely on electrical medical equipment. #PrepareNow
- Learn how to turn off utilities like natural gas in your home. ready.gov/safety-skills#PreparedNotScared #BeReady
- Be prepared for a power outage by having enough food, water, & meds to last for at least 72 hours: ready.gov/kit #BeReady