President Trump has
designated September 2017 as National Preparedness Month. Acting Secretary of
Homeland Security Elaine Duke released the below statement on the kickoff of
National Preparedness Month:
Hurricane Harvey has
reminded each of us that disasters can change our lives and our communities in
an instant. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, an earthquake, or a terrorist
attack, knowing what to do when disaster strikes can be a matter of survival
for you and your family. President Trump has proclaimed September 2017 as
National Preparedness Month, and I encourage all Americans to participate. This
year’s theme is 'Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can.' Everyone’s preparedness
plans are a bit different, based on where you live, what kind of disasters are
likely to affect you, and what types of care your family may need. Disasters
can be overwhelming to think about, but don’t wait until it’s too late to ask
yourself hard questions, and come up with good answers. Visit Ready.gov, which
can help you create an emergency plan that fits your family and unique circumstances
best. Once you’ve made a plan, practice it. When disaster strikes, you may only
have a few minutes to react, so make sure everyone in your family knows what to
do and where to go. You can’t replace your loved ones. But you can help keep
them safe by planning ahead. Ready.gov is a great place to start.
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