Press Release: Annapolis Continues Outreach Efforts for National Preparedness Month

Office of Emergency Management

Director Kevin J. Simmons

199 Taylor Ave

Annapolis, MD 21401

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release:

Media Contact: Nicole Torres [email protected]

Annapolis Continues Outreach Efforts for National Preparedness Month

Emergency Management Releases Community Preparedness Survey

Annapolis, MD (September 23, 2024) On Tuesday, September 24, the City of Annapolis will conduct a test of the Emergency Notification System. Additionally, as part of National Preparedness Month, the City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) invites residents to participate in a community-wide Emergency Preparedness Survey. The survey is designed to gauge public awareness and gather valuable input on preparedness for emergencies and natural disasters.

OEM encourages all residents to share their insights and feedback through this brief survey to help us improve the community's readiness. Your participation will contribute to shaping future preparedness initiatives and ensuring that everyone is equipped with the necessary tools and information to stay safe.

To take the survey, please visitEmergency Preparedness Survey.

This initiative is part of OEM's ongoing efforts during National Preparedness Month to promote awareness and resilience within our community. September is an ideal time to review your emergency plans, restock emergency supplies, and ensure that you and your family are prepared for any situation.

Alert Annapolis Community Notification Test

The City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a test of the Emergency Notification Systemon September 24 at 2:00pm. This routine test is part of our commitment to ensuring that residents are prepared and informed in case of an emergency.

Residents who are signed up for alerts may receive test notifications through text messages, phone calls, and an app notification. This test is an opportunity to verify that the system is working properly and to remind the public of its importance during real emergencies.

OEM encourages Annapolitans to update their contact information in the mass notification system to stay informed and safe.

For more information on how to update your information or language preferences for alerts, visit https://alertannapolis.civicready.com/or contact the Office of Emergency Management at 410-216-9167.

The City of Annapolis encourages residents to stay informed with the latest information. The City of Annapolis offers the following tools:

• Alert Annapolis - This system allows the City to send out automated telephone messages, text messages, or emails quickly and efficiently in the event of an emergency. The brief message will provide information on the emergency and any important instructions. To sign up for Alert Annapolis, please go to the following site https://alertannapolis.civicready.com/or text "ANNAPOLIS" to 38276.

• Prepare Me Annapolis Mobile App- This free app from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides real-time alerts and information for Annapolitans to be prepared in any type of emergency. Prepare Me Annapolis is available, free of charge, on both the Apple Storeand Google Play.

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