September is National Preparedness Month   9/1/2011

The 8th annual National Preparedness Month will kick off this September, using the slogan: "A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare."  The campaign seeks to transform awareness into action by encouraging all Americans to take the necessary steps to ensure that their homes, workplaces, and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all kinds. 

"As we move forward with planning for this year's events and activities, we also recognize that this September marks the ten year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.  "By doing what we can to ensure that our communities, and our nation, are prepared to respond and recover from all types of disasters and hazards, we honor the memory of those who were lost that day."

For more information on National Preparedness Month, visit
http://www.ready.gov

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