National Preparedness Month is coming soon! Are you ready? #NPM l

Get ready for National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September. You can use the month to focus on your preparedness efforts for disasters and emergencies that affect where you live, work, and visit. The 2018 theme is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” The NPM social media toolkitprovides graphics, hashtags, and content that can be customized to your needs. In addition to the theme for the month, the weekly themes highlight different preparedness actions. Help promote preparedness this September with NPM’s web content and weekly themes: September 1-8: Make and Practice Your Plan September 9-15: Learn Life Saving Skills September 15: National Day of Action September 16-22: Check Your Insurance Coverage September 23-29: Save For an Emergency Visit www.ready.gov/september for all the NPM materials.

Prepare Now for National Preparedness Month 201
8

Will your #hamradio group participate in this worldwide exercise? #ARRL

Participate in Earth EX 2018 – An All-Sector Worldwide Exercise

Earth EX invites you to take part in the first worldwide severe power outage exercise. Anyone, any group, or any nation can join this exercise. It requires no preparation. It costs nothing. It works in any time zone and you can begin anytime on August 22. This event gives organizations a chance to test executive and operational decisions. It will help individuals, families, and community groups with basic preparations and planning. Take the time to learn, share information, and improve your plans. Learn more or register for Earth EX 2018 at: https://eiscouncil.org/EarthEx.aspx.

How is your community participating in #NationalNightOut?

35 Years of National Night Out

Get involved with your community by participating in the 35th annual National Night Out. Communities all across the country will hold events on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Neighborhoods will host block parties, festivals, and parades. The campaign brings police and neighbors together. It serves as an effort to build a stronger community. Make your neighborhood stronger by helping it prepare for a disaster. Attend your local National Night Out event. While there, find out how to join a local program like: Citizen Corps Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Medical Reserve Corps Visit ready.gov/volunteer for more ways to help your neighborhood. How is your community participating?