2015 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH (NPM)

Theme: Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.

September is National Preparedness Month.  This year we are asking you to take action now – make a plan with your community, your family, and for your pets.  Plan how to stay safe and communicate during the disasters that can affect your community. We ask everyone to participate in America’s PrepareAthon! and the national day of action, National PrepareAthon! Day, which culminates National Preparedness Month on September 30.

Make a Plan

Every second counts in the event of a fire. Plan and practice home fire drills.

Plan
1. Draw a map of your home with all doors and windows.
2. Share the map with your family.
3. Have at least two ways out of each room.
4. Pick a place to meet after you escape to check that everyone got out.

Practice
1. Practice a home fire drill twice a year.
2. Check to see that doors and windows open easily.
3. Push the smoke alarm button to start the drill.
4. Practice feeling your way around in the dark.
5. Practice "Get Low and Go" to the nearest exit.
6. Teach children to never hide during a fire.

“Family Communications Plan and Emergency Kit Video View on YouTube"

“We Prepare Everyday” (2:00) PSA - Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and open caption

“Have an Emergency Plan While In Airports”

“Preparedness Makes Sense”

“Emergency Preparedness Plans”

View in FEMA Multimedia Library

“Disaster Dodgers: Planning for an Emergency”

View in FEMA Multimedia Library

“Introduction to Emergency Planning”