September is Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month!

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National Preparedness Month Runs from September 1st-30th

Hazards come in many forms and shapes, from weather-related issues to power-related issues and beyond. September is National Preparedness Month, and each week will host a different theme. Check this page throughout the month to learn more about what you can do to be prepared in case an emergency occurs! The tabs below will either take you to locally developed safety pages (if available), or to FEMA's preparedness pages.

Here's a break-down of each week's focus:

September 1-5th: Flood Safety
Helpful links:
FEMA's Flood Safety page
NOAA's Flood Safety page
Create a Communication Plan
September 6-12th: Wildfire
Helpful links:
FEMA's Wildfire page
NOAA's Wildfire Safety page
Create a Communication Plan
September 13-19th: Winter Weather
Helpful links:
FEMA's Winter Weather page
NOAA's Winter Weather Safety page
Create a Communication Plan
September 20-26th: Power Outage
Helpful links:
Ready.gov's Power Outage page
American Red Cross' Power Outage page
September 27-30th: Lead up to National PrepareAthon! Day