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# National Preparedness Month
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/national_preparedness_month_0309101045/
- Published: 2010-09-03T23:44:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T12:58:37.000Z
- Description: Held each September and sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign, the month-long effort urges people to assemble an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and help their communities prepare for natural disasters and possible terrorist attacks.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Government, Health News, #vivvo-import

September is National Preparedness Month, to encourage individuals to have an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and get involved in preparing their communities for emergencies. 

[National Preparedness Month](http://www.ready.gov/america/npm10/?ref=foodconsumer.org) is a nationwide effort held each September. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for [emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=7526&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org), at home, work and school. Events and activities across the nation encourage individuals to get an [emergency supply kit](http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/?ref=foodconsumer.org), make a [family emergency plan](http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/?ref=foodconsumer.org), and get involved in preparing their communities. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the [Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=6362&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org) Ready Campaign.

For information on [local National Preparedness Month events](http://ready.adcouncil.org/EventCalendar.asp?ref=foodconsumer.org), please view the Ready Campaign's website.

**Additional Resources:**

- [National Preparedness Month's 2010 Presidential Proclamation](http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/08/27/presidential-proclamation-national-preparedness-month-2010?ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Ready.gov - Emergencies and Preparedness](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=7301&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Teaching Kids about Emergencies and Preparedness](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=7041&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=6613&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Preparing Your Business for a Disaster](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=6652&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Preparing Pets for Natural Disasters](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=6638&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Preparing Livestock for Natural Disasters](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=7384&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Approaching Wildlife after a Disaster](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=7385&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Disaster Relief Assistance](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=8106&p%5Fsid=cP5x189k&p%5Flva=7525&ref=foodconsumer.org)

by usa.gov team