08/30/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 13:59
Disasters can strike at any time, which is why Loudoun County encourages residents and businesses to observe National Preparedness Month in September by taking steps to prepare for all types of emergencies. This year's theme is "Start a Conversation, which promotes talking with family members and others about the steps necessary to prepare for disasters and emergencies.
"We want people to take action to prepare themselves and their families for the many types of hazards that could affect Loudoun County. Being prepared will help residents have peace of mind in the knowledge that they and their family members know what to do in case of a disaster," said Loudoun County Coordinator of Emergency Management Kevin Johnson.
Like many communities, Loudoun has the potential to experience many types of hazards, such as blizzards, flooding, high winds, power outages, tornadoes and even terrorist events. National Preparedness Month comes in the middle of hurricane season and is a reminder that even though Loudoun is inland, the county is vulnerable to the effects of hurricanes, which can produce extensive flooding hundreds of miles from the coast, such as was the case with Hurricane Debby.
There are many local, state, regional and national resources available to help individuals and families with the process of being prepared for emergencies, including loudoun.gov/ready, Ready.gov, ReadyNOVA and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
In addition to online resources, the Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management will have preparedness information available through displays at the county's community centers, senior centers, the Loudoun County Government Center and Loudoun County Public Library branches throughout September.
Emergency Preparedness: Step by Step
By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies that could occur anytime and anywhere.
Throughout National Preparedness Month, follow Loudoun County Government on Facebook and X for tips on preparing for all types of hazards. For more information and resources for preparing for emergencies, visit loudoun.gov/ready.
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