U.S. Department of Defense
09/16/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/16/2025 06:49
Preparedness for the Unexpected Starts at Home
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month every September since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. This year's theme is "Preparedness Starts at Home."
The Hughes Fire
The Hughes Fire burns near Los Angeles, Jan. 22, 2025.
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VIRIN: 250122-O-NM884-7800
This month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared, said Army Col. Nathan Allen, director of defense support of civil authorities for events and incidents.
Get your family, home and pets ready for emergencies like fires, power outages, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. Some places are more risk-prone than others, he said, citing FEMA emergency recommendations.
Make an emergency plan that includes evacuation routes and emergency meeting points, taking into account the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.
Water Barrier
Items to add to an emergency supply kit include first aid items, medications, a battery or solar-powered radio with emergency channels, flashlights and extra batteries, candles and lighters, at least a week's worth of water and nonperishable foods, and power bank chargers for cellphones and other electronic devices.
Originating from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Flood Fight Materiel Center in Ill., about 37,800 linear feet of barrier wall, 400 supersacks, 112,000 sandbags and 25,000 linear feet of polyethylene sheeting were shipped to Juneau, Alaska, during the winter and spring of 2025 and strategically installed along the Mendenhall River by the city in two phases. As the lead federal agency for floods, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided technical assistance and advisement to the community throughout the process.
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VIRIN: 250813-A-A5015-1005P
Get some training on how to use your first aid supplies, as well.
A reliable site for inclement weather warnings and updates is https://www.weather.gov. For more information about preparing for unexpected emergencies and disasters, visit https://www.ready.gov.
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