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September is National Preparedness Month

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September is National Preparedness Month. It is a reminder that emergencies can happen at any time. The Emergency Management program at NIH encourages everyone to consider taking a few simple steps to protect yourself, your family and your friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster: 

  • Make a Plan: Learn how your household can communicate, reconnect, evacuate or shelter during an emergency.
  • Stay Informed: Know where to find official NIH emergency information, alerts and instructions.
  • Be Prepared: Explore resources to help you prepare at home and at work.
  • Get Connected to AlertNIH: Learn how to receive official NIH emergency notifications by email, phone, text message or the AtHoc mobile app.
  • Know Your Workplace Procedures: Review basic procedures, facility guidance, building emergency plans and assembly area information.
  • Build a Kit: Check recommended emergency supplies for your home, workplace and vehicle.

Take one preparedness step today. A few minutes now can make a difference when an emergency occurs. If you have question about emergency preparedness at NIH, please contact the Office of Research Services, Division of Emergency Management at orsdem@nih.gov

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