SPRINGFIELD, Ill -- September is and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security reminds Illinoisans to review their emergency plans.
鈥淚ndividual preparedness is as important as any government preparedness program. That is why National Preparedness Month in September is so critical,鈥� said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
鈥淗aving a plan can save you time, effort, money, hassle, and even prevent injury or worse,鈥� she explained.
鈥淚llinoisans face all sorts of emergencies: extreme heat, flooding, tornadoes, winter weather, earthquakes, power outages, even hazardous material spills. Being aware is the first step toward preparedness and the next step is to create a plan and gather items that will be necessary in a disaster.鈥�
IEMA-OHS has online resources that outline how to keep families and communities safe.
To prepare your family and household for various disasters, the following emergency preparedness kits are recommended (click on any blue link):
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The emergency preparedness kits can be printed and kept handy for a bi-annual review, which can be done in September in preparation for cold weather and in April for warm weather.
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