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National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year.
This year’s observance will focus on planning with the theme: “Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters.”
Take time to learn lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid. Check insurance policies and coverage for potential hazards, such as flood, wildfires, and tornadoes.
Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas.
The devastating hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires of 2018 reminded the nation of the importance of preparing for disasters. Often, Army personnel will be the first ones in communities to take action after a disaster strikes and before first responders arrive, so it is important to prepare in advance to help yourself and your community.
The goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase the overall number of people, families, and communities that engage in preparedness actions at home, work, businesses, and schools.
The 2019 weekly themes are “Save Early for Disaster Costs” for week one (Sept. 1-7), “Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters” for week two (Sept. 8-14), “Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters” for week three (Sept. 15-21), and “Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness” for week four (Sept. 22-30).
The Army’s primary means of promoting National Preparedness Month is through Ready Army, a proactive community-awareness campaign promoting preparedness throughout the Army.
The Ready Army website, www.ready.army.mil, provides various sources of information and resources for successful emergency planning. You can also visit https://www.ready.gov/september for more information on National Preparedness Month and resources to help you and your family prepare for the unexpected.
Information is also on the Fort McCoy Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FtMcCoy/ and Twitter at twitter.com/usagmccoy using the hashtags #PrepareNow, #FloodSmart, #YouthPrep, and #ReadyKids. New information will be updated weekly throughout the month.
Responsibility for the safety and resiliency of the Army lies with each member of the Army Family. Engagement among Army leaders, Soldiers, families, and civilians is pivotal to highlighting the role each individual plays in preparedness. Preparedness planning serves as a force multiplier, allowing leaders to dedicate time and energy to the most significant needs of the Army community.
During this year’s observance of National Preparedness Month, the Fort McCoy Emergency Management Office will send out a communitywide email detailing each week’s theme and links to visit to get more information to assist the community in preparing and planning for a disaster.
For more information about preparing for disasters or to request readiness materials, call 608-388-2763.
(Article prepared by the Fort McCoy Emergency Management Office.)
| Date Taken: | 09.11.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2019 10:29 |
| Story ID: | 339655 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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