“National Preparedness Month is an important reminder about each American’s civic responsibility to prepare for emergencies,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Are there recourses specifically for Navy Families? What is Operation Prepare?
Operation Prepare, a fleet-wide education and awareness campaign on emergency preparedness, provides Navy family members with valuable tools and resources to help them be more prepared in the event of natural disasters.
Operation Prepare provides emergency preparedness tools and resources online at www.cnic.navy.mil. From facts sheets on various disasters—natural and manmade hazards, fast-spreading diseases and terrorist events—to planning forms and an emergency supplies checklist, preparing for all types of emergencies has never been easier. All materials are tailored for the Navy and are consistent with information from myriad sources such as the American Red Cross, Centers for Disease Control, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Helpful Links~
American Red Cross
(www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_239_,00.html)- Preparedness guides and information for home, school, work, and community.
Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now
Downloadable brochure with checklists and printable forms
Regional Information available on the CNIC (Commander Navy Installations Command) Website
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