September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). The event is a nationwide, month-long FEMA outreach program hosted by the Ready Campaign, encouraging households, businesses, and communities to prepare and plan for emergencies. Preparedness is a shared responsibility; it takes a whole community. The theme for 2019 National Preparedness Month is “Prepared; Not Scared.”
“The key message here is that people should not be scared by the world we live in,” said Gerry Beckner, Director of the Guernsey County Emergency Management Agency. “Everyone should take steps to be prepared to respond when something does happen.”
The 2019 NPM Campaign is broken down into weekly focus points:
- Week 1: September 1-7 – Save Early for Disaster Costs
- Have some ready cash on hand for disaster costs or other emergencies.
- Update your insurance policies. Most homeowner’s or renter’s insurance does not cover flood damage costs!
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- Week 2: September 8-14 – Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters
- Create a family communications plan to keep in touch with each other. Designate an out-of-state contact.
- Build a disaster supply kit with enough non-perishable food and water for your family for up to 7 days.
- Week 3: September 15-21 – Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters
- Ask your kids for suggestions of what should go into a disaster supply kit.
- Teach your children how to shut off utilities safely.
- Week 4: September 22-30 – Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness
- Talk to your neighbors and see how you can help each other out during disasters
- Contact your local emergency management agency to see what volunteer skills are needed when disasters strike.
Visit FEMA’s Ready.gov National Preparedness Month page at www.ready.gov/september to find more guidance and suggestions for each of these focus areas.
Director Beckner says, “One very important step in being prepared for an emergency is to make sure that you are informed about the dangers that surround you.” She recommends that all Guernsey County residents sign-up to receive emergency warnings and information through the RAVE Alert and or Smart911 App.
Guernsey County Emergency Management Agency utilizes the RAVE Alert and Smart911 App to communicate important messages to our residents during an emergency. Residents can download the Smart911 App to their Android or “iPhone” to receive important weather alerts and emergency push notifications from local officials. For those that do not use Android or “iPhone,” you can also sign-up to receive notifications by text or phone calls (both landline and cell phone) by signing up for Guernsey Alert at www.guernseycountyema.com. Need help in signing up? Feel free to call the Guernsey County Emergency Management Office at 740-432-9292.