PHILADELPHIA –
Employees are urged to plan ahead during National Preparedness Month this September.
According to a 2016 survey conducted by Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, 65 percent of American households do not have adequate plans and supplies for a disaster.
While families clean up from the devastation left from Hurricane Harvey and as Hurricane Irma approaches, this month serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and visit.
There will be a National Preparedness Month event for Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Bldg. 6 auditorium, featuring:
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Team Rubicon, the veteran service organization, will present on local disaster response efforts.
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Sam Phillips, NSA Philadelphia Emergency Management officer, will present the top five hazards on base, shelter-in-place training and a severe weather/security lockdown demonstration.
There will also be a series of preparedness stories every week throughout September on DLA Today.
Ready.gov hosts a variety of information on how to prepare for an emergency. FEMA recommends following four steps to create your emergency plan.
Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.
Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household.
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Different ages of members within your household
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Responsibilities for assisting others
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Locations frequented
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Dietary needs
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Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
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Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
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Languages spoken
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Cultural and religious considerations
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Pets or service animals
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Households with school-aged children
Step 3: Fill out a family emergency plan. Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use them as a guide to create your own.
Step 4: Practice the plan with your family/household