National Preparedness Month is observed each September in the United States of America. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security, Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. FEMA's Ready Campaign educates and empowers Americans to prepare for, and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
National Preparedness Month is a part of the committed effort to strengthen the United States' preparedness capabilities. The national preparedness architecture encompasses the full spectrum of prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts to prepare the United States for all hazards – whether terrorist attack or natural disaster.
Since September 11th, the US Government has taken steps to encourage all citizens to make their own survival preparations. September was chosen as National Preparedness Month, as the tragedies of September 11th highlighted to the nation the importance of being prepared.
Locally, the Darke County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management would like to take this opportunity to urge residents to join this preparedness initiative.
Ready.gov provides simple and practical steps every American can take to be better prepared including: preparing a family emergency plan, create an emergency supply kit and getting involved in community preparedness efforts.
Locally, training is being offered for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a component of Citizen Corps, on September 18, 25 & October 2, 2010. This training enables citizens to be better prepared for themselves, their families and their neighbors. CERT volunteers may also be called upon to assist in a time of need when first responders may be overwhelmed. This training is free and more information is available by calling 937-548-1444 or visiting http://www.darkecountyema.org/.
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