Help Your Family Plan Ahead for Emergencies, Natural Disasters

September is known as National Preparedness Month. The annual campaign theme for 2024 is to remind people to “start the conversation” about planning and preparation for emergencies and disasters. This planning and preparation can help keep them, their families and their communities safe. Starting the conversation today can help individuals and communities take more actions to prepare. There are some recommended steps you can use that are simple but will help you build your preparedness at your own pace. These recommended steps include the following: Set aside a time when everyone is calm and relaxed. • It may help to hold the discussions over a set time period, so decisions are not rushed into, and people feel more comfortable talking about the topic. • Talk about steps you’ve taken to prepare and encourage others to ask questions about preparedness actions that might work for them. September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. (Adobe Stock) Conversation Discussion Tips: • Conversation starters are defining the types of hazards that are common where you live, work, and/or travel. Share any personal accounts of these...