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City Of Las Vegas Celebrates National Preparedness Month
Office Of Emergency Management Offers Tips To Prepare For Possible Disasters
Are you and your loved ones prepared for a disaster? As recent earthquakes in California, wildfires in Northern Nevada and flooding in the Northeast illustrate, preparedness can be key to surviving major incidents. September is National Preparedness Month - a reminder to review your emergency plans, re-stock your emergency kit and make sure everyone in the family knows what to do in all kinds of disaster situations.
The city of Las Vegas works to improve local disaster readiness by supplying important information and opportunities for emergency response training to the public throughout the year. The city's Office of Emergency Management staff will provide links and preparedness tips through its official Twitter (X) account, CLV Emergency Alerts (@CLVAlerts), during the month of September. Follow @CLVAlerts to keep up with local advisories and learn:
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How to make an emergency plan and emergency kit
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How to prepare your family and pets for a possible evacuation
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How to plan financially for the possibility of a disaster
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How to obtain alerts directly via e-mail, phone or text
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How to learn valuable life-saving skills in the event you have to help your family, friends and/or neighbors
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How to access valuable resources before, during and after a disaster.
For more information on preparing for emergencies, visit here and www.ready.gov/.
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