It’s officially the first day of National Preparedness Month! National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time..It’s important to have a plan before a disaster happens!Click Here to Make a Plan!During and after a disaster you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared for such an event means having your own food, water and other supplies in anemergency preparednesskit. An emergency preparedness kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of a disaster. Below you can find links on how to build a survival kit and a list of supplies needed. Basic Emergency Supplies ListHow to Build an Emergency Preparedness Kit
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