National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.

The 2020 NPM theme is: "Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today."

Topics will include:

• Emergency alert system
• Home fires
• Tornadoes
• Thunderstorms/lightning/severe weather/power outages
• Household chemical emergencies
• Active shooter
• Make a plan
• Build a disaster supply kit
• Get kids involved