Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
(Houston, Texas) – Harris County Commissioners Court has declared September as National Preparedness Month (NPM) and the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) supports this effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) and sponsored by the Ready Campaign. This year’s theme is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.”
“With the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey still on our minds, preparedness is an important topic,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “Planning ahead will ensure that you and your family will know what to do and will have the supplies you need to be safe wherever you are.”
Throughout the month of September, HCOHSEM will be actively engaged in preparedness initiatives and encourages residents to follow ReadyHarris on social media for important information about making and practicing an emergency plan, learning lifesaving skills, getting flood insurance, and saving for an emergency.
“Disasters can strike at any moment, but being prepared can make a difference in your safety and recovery,” added Emmett. “Be assured that the county will continue to work to prepare our communities, but it is up to each individual to prepare themselves and their families.”
HCOHSEM’s ReadyHarris app sends emergency alerts, provides a step-by-step guide for building a personalized family disaster plan, offers tip sheets, maps evacuation routes and locates local emergency services. Download this free app from the App Store or Google Play.
Residents can also sign up to receive emergency alerts at www.readyharris.org and can follow HCOHSEM on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information about NPM and the Ready Campaign visit www.ready.gov.
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