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TextNational Preparedness Month: Contacting Family
Contacting Family Members in an Emergency.
Here’s your daily tip for National Preparedness Month:
If the phone lines are busy or not working, what will you do? According to a 2011 University of Virginia research project on emergency sheltering, “texting” places a lower burden on the cell-system.
If your cell-phone call doesn’t go through, try texting.
More information: How to Prepare for Emergencies
For
questions and information, contact the Office of Emergency Management:
- Phone: 571-350-1000, TTY 711 / Fax: 571-350-1050 / E-Mail
- Register for Alerts
National 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
Website Survey 