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NJOEM Kicks-off National Preparedness Month On Tuesday September 1, 2009, National Preparedness Month kicks-off throughout the country. Over the next few weeks, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management will deliver several key emergency management initiatives and messages designed to help New Jersey residents empower themselves and their families in the event of a natural or manmade emergency. As such, today we start with the simple steps that New Jerseyians can do to prepare for the unforeseen as well as reduce stress and confusion during an actual emergency. The basics of preparedness for virtually all hazards are the same: Get a Kit, Make a Plan and Stay Informed. Following the appropriate steps and being ready "now" means that residents will be ready for any disaster or crisis that may affect New Jersey. "Planning and preparation are the cornerstones of safety. By taking time to create an appropriate emergency plan for yourself, your family or place of business, you are readying your environment for any potential emergency," said State Police Superintendent Colonel Rick Fuentes, Director of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. "GET A KIT" of Emergency Supplies
STEP THREE: "STAY INFORMED" of Possible Threats Contact your local Office of Emergency Management and ask which Types of Emergencies are most likely in your area, and how to prepare for each. Learn about the warning signals that will be used in your community. Learn about the local radio and TV stations you should tune into for emergency alerts and official instructions. Learn about the disaster plans for your Workplace, your children's School or Day Care Center, and Other Places where your family spends time. Keep track of Current Weather Forecasts and Alerts with: Follow NJOEM on Twitter @ njoem2009
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