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Tag: National Preparedness Month

Wayne Rhodes, installation emergency manager, hosts a Preparedness Training session at DLA Distribution headquarters on September 19.

Sept. 28, 2017

Installation Support hosts Preparedness Training

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In support of National Preparedness Month, DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna’s Security and Emergency Services conducted a Preparedness Training session at DLA Distribution headquarters on September 19.

Natural and man-made disasters do not discriminate. And seeking refuge from a base emergency is a real possibility for DLA Troop Support employees.

Sept. 20, 2017

National Preparedness Month: Sheltering on base

PHILADELPHIA — Natural and man-made disasters do not discriminate. And seeking refuge from a base emergency is a real possibility for Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees.

Sam Phillips, the emergency management officer for NSA-Philadelphia, addresses the audience at DLA Troop Support’s National Preparedness Month event Sept. 12. He said the top five hazards on the installation are severe winter weather, acts of terrorism, off-base hazmat accidents, active shooters and fires.

Sept. 13, 2017

National Preparedness Month event addresses base’s top five hazards

DLA Troop Support held a National Preparedness Month event Sept. 12.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond Installation Emergency Manager William Bullock advises employees on safety strategies during the annual tornado drill held March 21, 2017 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 8, 2017

Planning is key to reacting to workplace emergencies

Richmond, Virginia — September is National Preparedness Month and Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia’s Fire and Emergency Services personnel are getting the word out to employees to plan and prepare for disasters. Being prepared can prevent employees from incurring harm and assist in their ability to provide continued support for the mission and to the warfighter.

Sept. 6, 2017

Current events make September 2017 particularly relevant as National Preparedness Month begins

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. This year’s theme is once again “Don’t wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”

Sept. 29, 2016

National Preparedness Month: Preparing for a Flood

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — September is recognized as National Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. This year’s theme is once again “Don’t wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”

Signing up for local emergency alerts and warnings is one of the 10 ways to prepare for an emergency during America’s PrepareAthon! The FEMA campaign serves as the culmination of September’s National Preparedness Month.

Sept. 29, 2016

Are you ready? Take part in America’s PrepareAthon!

PHILADEPHIA — In the spirit of resiliency, DLA Troop Support is encouraging employees to take part in America's PrepareAthon! The FEMA campaign is a grassroots movement for action to increase community preparedness and resilience.

Storm clouds gather over Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, earlier this year, highlighting the need to be prepared for unexpected weather and events.

Sept. 22, 2016

Disasters are unpredictable; be prepared

Richmond, Va. — We all know we can’t predict when a natural disaster will occur. We also can’t predict when man-made events such as an active shooter will take place. However, we can plan and prepare to respond to these types of events

Employees at NSA Philadelphia receive information from a Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services representative during DLA Troop Support's annual National Preparedness Month event Sept. 8. The event also featured representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team.

Sept. 15, 2016

NPM event focuses on workplace preparedness

PHILADELPHIA — It is important to be prepared for an emergency because you never know when a disaster will strike, an emergency management officer said at DLA Troop Support’s annual National Preparedness Month event Sept. 8

William Bullock, Sr., left, emergency manager, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, answers an employee’s questions about the AtHoc Emergency Notification System during a National Preparedness Month Forum held Sept. 8, 2016, on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Sept. 12, 2016

Forums aim to improve employee readiness during emergencies

Richmond, VA. — National Preparedness Month Open Forum held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, provides employees with information and open dialogue with DLA officials from the police, fire and emergency services, criminal intelligence, physical security and antiterrorism offices.