National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.”
Save Early for Disaster Costs
Are you financially prepared for a natural disaster? #PrepareNow with the help of these tips and free resources: ready.gov/financial-preparedness
Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters
Preparing your family for an emergency is as simple as a conversation over dinner. Get started today: www.ready.gov/plan
Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters
Teach children what to do in an emergency if they are at home or away from home: ready.gov/kids. Try a hands-on activity. Have kids build their own emergency kit: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games/build-a-kit-game. #ReadyKids
Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness
Learn about the hazards most likely to affect your community and their appropriate responses. Every community has voluntary organizations that work during disasters. Visit https://www.nvoad.org to see what organizations are active in your community. #BeReady
For more information on National Preparedness Month, visit Ready.gov.
