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NPM Tips
Each day in September we will provide you with another quick tip
with resources to protect you and your family.
NPM Events CalendarNational Preparedness Month 2011
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign. NPM is held each September and its goal is to:
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Increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for
emergencies
- Encourage individuals to take action
September 2011 is the eighth annual NPM. The month will focus on important preparedness steps:
The Campaign’s Web sites (ready.gov and listo.gov) and toll-free numbers (1-800-BE-READY and 1-888-SE-LISTO) provide Americans with free emergency preparedness information.
Emergency Preparedness Playlist
National Preparedness Month Events
Tue., Sept. 6
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7 - 8 p.m.
OEM Live Program, Channel 16,
Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 133, Fairfax
Sat., Sept. 10
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Get Ready Fairfax! Fair
Tysons Corner Center (in front of Macy's)
1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Sat., Sept. 10 - Fri., Sept. 16
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All Week
Office of Emergency Management booth and display
Government Center - lobby
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Sun., Sept. 11
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2 - 3 p.m.
Fairfax County 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Tue., Sept. 13
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9 - 10:30 a.m.
Board of Supervisors Proclamation for National Preparedness Month
Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Wed., Sept. 14
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7 - 8:30 p.m.
Herndon Emergency Preparedness Info Session
Herndon Police Department
397 Herndon Parkway, Herndon
Fri., Sept. 16
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8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
OEM Resiliency Summit
Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Sat., Sept. 17
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8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Office for Children - Emergency & Safety Preparedness Conference
Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Tue., Sept. 20
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Government Center Open House
Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Sat., Sept. 24
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lee District Resource Fair
Franconia Governmental Center
6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria
Thu., Oct. 6
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Continuity of Operations Planning for Faith Communities
Providence Presbyterian Church
9010 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax VA
Website Survey 