September is National Preparedness Month - We Can Help if You Experience a Disaster!

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

September is National Preparedness Month and its important to talk to your family about being prepared in case of a disaster.

September is National Preparedness Month, and it was introduced by FEMA back in 2004 and it encourages Americans to be prepared for natural disasters and other emergency situations. This year’s theme, “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love”. Each week in September, the campaign will focus on a different aspect of preparedness for individuals, families, and communities.

According to https://www.ready.gov/september here are each week’s campaigns:

Week 1 September 1-4: Make A Plan

Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the Coronavirus.

Week 2 September 5-11: Build A Kit

Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.

Week 3 September 12-18: Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness

Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family.  Know the risk of disasters in your area. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards. Check your insurance coverage to make sure it is up to date.

Week 4 September 19-25: Teach Youth About Preparedness

Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.

Disaster can strike at any moment, and it is important to have a plan. SERVPRO professionals specialize in fire, water, or storm disaster restoration, cleanup, and repair services, helping to remediate damage, making it “Like it never even happened,” for both commercial and residential customers. To learn more information about everything SERVPRO of West Akron offers visit www.SERVPROwestakron.com.