National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.
Week 1: September 1-5 - Make A Plan
Make A Plan: Knowing how to prepare for disasters includes how you will communicate with family and friends during disasters, reviewing insurance papers, and much more.
Week 2: September 6-12 – Build A Kit
Build A Kit: You’ll need items to survive during a disaster that includes supplies you may need at home as well as a go kit of items you may need if you must evacuate quickly to a safer location.
Week 3: Sept 13-19 – Prepare For Disasters
Prepare for Disasters: Find out the best way to limit the impacts a disaster may have, like having the right insurance coverage or what you can do to your home to make it stronger and more resilient.
Week 4: Sept 20-26 – Teach Youth About Preparedness
Teach Youth About Preparedness: Take the time now and talk with your children to reassure them. Teach them lessons on preparedness. Make family preparedness a fun annual event.
Ready Campaign
A new partnership with Ghostbusters: Afterlife reminds people that whether it’s a ghost encounter or a natural disaster, it always helps to be prepared. Make sure you and your family are ready for any emergency, from specters to wildfires, by going to ready.gov/plan or listo.gov/plan today. This video brought to you by The Ready Campaign and the Ad Council, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment.
