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TextNational Preparedness Month: Stay Informed
Stay informed with up to date information during an emergency.
Here’s your daily tip for National Preparedness Month:
How will you gather important information during an emergency or disaster? There are many ways to receive critical updates including:
- Emergency Information Blog
- Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN)
- Channel 16
- Local radio stations
- NOAA weather radio
- Fairfax County smartphone app
- Fairfax County Social Media - Facebook and Twitter
- Fairfax County website
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 