City of Palo Alto, CA

09/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/16/2024 12:42

National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month

Published on September 16, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month and an important reminder that preparing for emergencies and disasters in advance-rather than on the fly-can help keep your family and community safe. If you're not sure where to start when it comes to planning, we've got you covered with tips and resources to make it easier. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which runs the Ready.gov resource website, the first thing to do in emergency planning is start a conversation.

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