September is National Preparedness Month. This month we will be sending out regular posts about things you can do in your home to be prepared if an emergency or disaster occurs. 

Create a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Discuss these questions below with your family and other members of your household.

• How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? - https://www.ready.gov/alerts 
• What is my shelter plan? - https://www.ready.gov/shelter 
• What is my evacuation route? - https://www.ready.gov/evacuation 
• What is my family/household communication plan? - https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/family-emergency-communication-plan.pdf 
• Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit? - https://www.ready.gov/kit 
• Check with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and update my emergency plans due to Coronavirus.
• Get masks, disinfectants, and check my sheltering plan.