National PrepareAthon! Day


It’s National PrepareAthon! Day. Preparedness takes action! Learn more about hazards which can affect our community and ways you can take action to prepare and participate.

Active Shooter: Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real: an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. The best way to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe is to prepare ahead of time.

Flood: Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere.

Hurricane: Hurricanes have the power to cause widespread devastation, and can affect both coastal and inland areas.

Tornado: Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms, and can cause death, injury, and destruction within seconds.

Wildfire: Wildfires can occur anywhere and can destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources, and agriculture.

Follow this link for more information on how to Be Smart, Take Part, and Prepare for each of the hazards listed above: https://community.fema.gov/take-action/hazards?lang=en_US