September is National Preparedness Month!
September is National Preparedness Month and Arlington County is encouraging everyone to participate in some way, during Community Preparedness Week, September 23-29th.
We want everyone, resident, employee, visitor, to do something to be more prepared for any emergency:
- Download the new mobile app,
- take the preparedness pledge;
- start to assemble an emergency “go bag” or check items in an existing bag as examples
After you do this, tell us what you did to be prepared by either calling 703-228-3000 or taking a survey by clicking here
Everyone who reports on their activities will receive an item for their emergency go bag.
Watch the video and enjoy!
Want to learn more about “Shelter in Place” and what it involves during disasters? The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission (EPAC) is hosting Community Preparedness Forum and Exercise, September 27th 7-9 pm, Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive.
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What is in a “go bag?”
According to the Arlington Prepares app, the following should be in a go bag:
- prescriptions and other basic medicines
- personal hygiene items
- extra keys
- copies of financial papers
- pet’s vet records and pictures
- cash
- cell phone charger
- spare eye glasses
A home kit should have:
- food (non-perishable)
- basic first aid
- flashlight and batteries
- maps of surrounding area
- dust mask
- latex gloves
- Antibacterial wipes
- Phone chargers
- AND MORE…
More info here: http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit