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National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 

This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Preparedness Starts at Home. We are asking people to take four key actions to prepare for any disaster they may face:

  • Know the different types of emergencies that could happen and appropriate responses to stay safe.
  • Make a family emergency plan.
  • Build an emergency supply kit.
  • Get involved in their community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.

Key Actions for Households

FEMA and Ready.gov recommend four foundational actions for effective preparedness:

 

  1. Know the Risks – Understand the types of emergencies that could occur in your area, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or severe weather, and learn the appropriate responses to stay safe.

     

  2. Make a Family Emergency Plan – Develop a plan that includes communication strategies, evacuation routes, and contingencies for family members with special needs or pets.

     

  3. Build an Emergency Supply Kit – Prepare a kit with essentials like food, water, medications, infant care items, pet supplies, and other necessities to sustain your household during and after a disaster.

     

  4. Get Involved in Your Community – Participate in local preparedness initiatives, stay informed about community emergency plans, and collaborate with neighbors to enhance collective readiness.

     

Please visit www.Ready.gov for information regarding:

Disasters and Emergencies

Emergency Plans

Emergency Supply Kit

Family Communications Plan

Tips for Older Adults

Extreme Weather Hazards Tips

 

 

Please visit  www.michigan.gov/MIReady for important preparedness tips and resources, including:

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Family Emergency Plan

Extreme Weather Preparedness

Campus Emergency Preparedness

COVID-19

 

Search Emergency Preparedness on this DHSEM website for additional tips and resources.