Utah Supports National Preparedness Month
Start Simple. Start Today!
Salt Lake City, Utah – The State of Utah has joined a national
effort during September to encourage
Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies and
disasters. This year marks the sixth annual National Preparedness Month
sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready campaign.
During the month of September, the Utah Department of Public
Safety’s Division of Homeland Security, the Utah Commission on Volunteers and
the Utah Department of Health will be working together to promote various
activities, tips, resources and information that encourage emergency
preparedness.
Be Ready Utah is the State of Utah’s official emergency
preparedness campaign managed by the Division of Homeland Security. The
campaign is designed as a bottom-up approach with the focus on an individual’s responsibility
to prepare for various kinds of emergencies and disasters.
Several public and private organizations will be joining the Be
Ready Utah exhibit at the Utah State Fair September 10 – 14. Be Ready Utah week
(September 14 – 20) will focus on encouraging families,
businesses, government, schools and other organizations to
support the Be Ready Utah challenge:
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Make a Plan
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Get a Kit
·
Be Informed
·
Get Involved
The Be Ready Utah campaign will launch two new online
interactive planning tools during Be Ready Utah week. Soon, visitors to the
website will be able to create a personalized family emergency plan and print
out wallet-size cards upon completion. In addition, BeReadyUtah.gov will help
you create a customized emergency supply kit for three days, one week, one
month or even one year.
For more information on the Be Ready Utah campaign, Utah
preparedness events during September and helpful, simple tips to become
prepared for emergencies and disasters, please visit http://bereadyutah.gov.
* New on BeReadyUtah.gov : Top 10 Tips for Preparedness on a
Budget
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