Being prepared never goes out of season
As numerous winter storms make their way across the country this
season, power outages and hazardous conditions are left in their paths.
Although portable gas and electric generators can offer lifesaving
benefits when outages affect homes and businesses, they’re also very
dangerous when used improperly. To safeguard your employees and their
families, share the important safe generator use information found on
this page.
For more tips on preparing for winter weather, regardless of where
you live, check in with Ready.gov to Get a Kit, Make a Plan
and Be Informed.
September is National Preparedness Month
This summer’s severe weather has left most of us convinced about
the importance of knowing what to do in an emergency. In that sense,
the timing of the fourth annual National Preparedness Month could not
be better.
As a member of the Citizen Corp, the National Safety Council joins
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for National Preparedness
Month, to urge Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes,
businesses, and communities. The Citizens Corp is an affiliation of
programs and organizations nationwide that, under the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides resources for public
education, outreach and training to prepare our communities for all
types of hazards.
Join the nationwide effort with these simple steps
National Preparedness Month asks employers, families and community
residents to take three steps that can make a critical difference in
smooth recovery from an emergency situation. Before disaster strikes:
- Get a Kit. Create an emergency supply kit
with fresh water, food, a flashlight with extra batteries and
other survival essentials. For a checklist, visit the
Department of Homeland Security.
- Make a Plan. Decide in advance how you and your
family or coworkers will contact one another and what you will do in
different situations. Read more here.
- Be Informed. Learn about the potential
emergencies that can happen where you live (such as earthquakes,
hurricanes or man-made disasters).
Find resources here.
Find more National Preparedness Month tips here to help you secure a safe
shelter and conduct other key preparedness activities.
Remember, the best thing you can do during an emergency is listen to
messages from your local emergency managers, broadcast on radio or
television, who will recommend ways to protect yourself and your family.