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Fact Sheet: National Preparedness Month and Public Preparedness

Release Date: 09/01/05 00:00:00

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact 202-282-8010
Stacey Grissom, American Red Cross Press Office, 202-303-4462
September 1, 2005

National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is a nationwide coordinated effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. National Preparedness Month 2005 is being co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross.

Homeland Security and the American Red Cross are working with more than 190 national organizations and all 56 states and territories to highlight the importance of public emergency preparedness during September. Events and activities across the nation will provide Americans with a variety of opportunities to learn more about emergency preparedness.

Public Preparedness

During September, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross will urge all Americans to take some simple steps to become better prepared for emergencies including:

  • Get a Kit - Get a kit of emergency supplies that will allow you and your family to survive for at least three days in the event an emergency happens. Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org/preparedness for a complete list of recommended supplies.

  • Make a Plan - Plan in advance what you and your family will do in an emergency. Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org/preparedness for more information and templates to help get you started.

  • Be Informed - Learn more about different threats that could affect your community and appropriate responses to them. Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org/preparedness for more information about natural disasters and potential terrorist threats.

  • Get Involved - After preparing yourself and your family for possible emergencies, take the next step: get training in first aid and emergency response and get involved in preparing your community. Visit www.citizencorps.gov or www.redcross.org/preparedness to find out about training and volunteer opportunities through your local Citizen Corps Council or American Red Cross Chapter.

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