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Emergency Preparedness with the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Posted on 10/01/24

Emergency Preparedness with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

It’s always best to be prepared for any disaster.

September is National Preparedness Month, a yearly reminder to take steps toward preparing for future risks and disasters. Nicole Borland from FEMA’s Office of External Affairs explains the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters, big and small. Watch as Nicole reviews important resources on how to be more prepared and guidelines on the supplies to always have on hand.

FEMA resources mentioned:
Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
Make A Plan | Ready.gov
Build A Kit | Ready.gov
Make a Plan Form | Ready.gov
Power Outages | Ready.gov
Home Fires | Ready.gov
Home Safety | Ready.gov

AARP Disaster Resilience Tool Kit:
https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/tool-kits-resources/info-2022/aarp-disaster-resilience-tool-kit.html

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