September is National Preparedness Month 

National Preparedness Month is a nationwide event to educate individuals on how to prepare themselves for an emergency.  According to Ready.gov, the goal of this event is, "...to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action." 

Because disaster can strike at any time, it is crucial that you prepare your family for any type of an emergency whether at home, school or in the workplace.  There are several resources to assist you with this effort.  Locally, the Office of Public Safety and Security has implemented a Help Us Help You campaign to get you started that includes a simple 4 step process.  

Some additional resources can be found below:

• Emergency Preparedness & Planning
• Calendar of Events
• Ready.gov
• American Red Cross