September is...National Preparedness Month!
"Get a kit, make a plan, be informed, and get involved"

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross are co-sponsors of National Preparedness Month 2005, a nationwide endeavor to be held in September. This effort is meant to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and schools. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies.

Throughout September, Homeland Security and the American Red Cross will work with local, state and federal government organizations and the private sector to highlight the importance of public emergency preparedness. More than 125 organizations have already joined the National Preparedness Month Coalition, which will distribute emergency preparedness information, host events, and sponsor activities across the country.

National Preparedness Month will provide Americans with a variety of opportunities to learn more about preparing for emergencies such as natural disasters and potential terrorist threats. Events, activities, and messages across the nation will encourage individuals to get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, be informed about different threats, and get involved in preparing their communities.

The initiative will officially launch with a public emergency preparedness fair on September 1, 2005 at Union Station in Washington, D.C. During the event individuals will receive preparedness information and materials and learn about training opportunities.

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