September is National Preparedness Month, which is designed to increase the overall number of individuals, families and communities that engage in preparedness actions at home, work, business, school and place of worship. The recent examples of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are good reminders of the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
While many communities in Texas and Florida are still dealing with the impact of these storms, we should all focus on ensuring we are prepared for the next emergency that could impact our community, whether large or small.
Here are some places you can go to help you begin your journey to becoming better prepared:
City Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division – Committed to serving the City of Round Rock before, during and after a major emergency or disaster. Find information on local threats and hazards, and ways you can become better prepared.
Warn Central Texas – A regional resource, sign up for emergency alerts and obtain preparedness information from the localities in the region.
Preparing Wilco – Williamson County Emergency Services Facebook page, and it contains a great deal of information and resources to help you prepare. You can also find out about WILCO Ready, its new preparedness app.
National Preparedness Month – Information on National Preparedness Month and the weekly themes being highlighted. There, you can access a multitude of additional information and resources that can help you on your journey.
Ready.gov – A repository of emergency preparedness information from the Federal government, you can find a variety of great information and resources on becoming prepared.
While September is designated National Preparedness Month, it is important to remember that preparedness is a year-round task. Emergencies can happen at any time, so we should all be prepared for whatever comes our way.
