If you haven't heard September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and is a key component of the health of our country. As a proactive citizen it is encouraged that everyone participates in this key Ready.gov campaign. NPM is broken out into four weekly segments that allows participants to gain preparedness knowledge in a well formulated program of instruction. Throughout September, Ready.gov will share helpful tips to establish your Family plan. This year's theme is "Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare" based on the following areas:
. Week 1 - How to. Reconnect with Family After a Disaster.
. Week 2 - Know How To plan for specific needs before a Disaster.
. Week 3 - How to. Build an Emergency Kit.
. Week 4 & 5 - How to. Practice for an emergency.
For more details about National Preparedness Month visit: www.Ready.gov/September
Week 1's focus is "How to Reconnect with Family After a Disaster. Before an emergency happens, have a family discussion to determine who would be your out-of-state point of contact, and where you would meet away from your home - both in the neighborhood and within your town. It is important to have planned ahead of time how you will reconnect with family members after a disaster. Go to Ready.gov for important information on the following two areas.
1.The Children's Family Communication Plan. This plan is specially designed for kids to complete.
2.The Family Communication Plan. This plan is designed for adults. Remember, after a disaster text, don't talk. Unless you are in danger, send a text. Texts may have an easier time getting through than phone calls, and you don't want to tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers.
. Week 1 - How to. Reconnect with Family After a Disaster.
. Week 2 - Know How To plan for specific needs before a Disaster.
. Week 3 - How to. Build an Emergency Kit.
. Week 4 & 5 - How to. Practice for an emergency.
For more details about National Preparedness Month visit: www.Ready.gov/September
Week 1's focus is "How to Reconnect with Family After a Disaster. Before an emergency happens, have a family discussion to determine who would be your out-of-state point of contact, and where you would meet away from your home - both in the neighborhood and within your town. It is important to have planned ahead of time how you will reconnect with family members after a disaster. Go to Ready.gov for important information on the following two areas.
1.The Children's Family Communication Plan. This plan is specially designed for kids to complete.
2.The Family Communication Plan. This plan is designed for adults. Remember, after a disaster text, don't talk. Unless you are in danger, send a text. Texts may have an easier time getting through than phone calls, and you don't want to tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers.
Source: www.ready.gov/september
Source: http://www.community.fema.gov/connect.ti/AmericasPrepareathon
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