September is National Preparedness Month, a time to raise awareness about preparing for disasters and emergencies before they happen.
Here in Oregon, the impacts of a changing climate, coupled with the ever-present threat of a 9.0+ magnitude Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and a resulting tsunami, emphasize the urgent need for everyone in the state to be prepared.
Oregon’s National Preparedness Month theme – Plan Today. Ready Tomorrow. – urges everyone to take active steps to plan and prepare today to be ready for future emergencies and disasters.
Every Oregonian can be ready for emergencies, and it doesn’t have to be expensive or happen all at once. It’s about doing what you can, where you are, with what you have, to keep yourself and your family safe. Being ready means having an emergency plan, staying informed and aware of risks, and knowing how to get information during an emergency.
More information and links to OEM resources can be found on our OEM Preparedness Resource page here.
Source: Oregon.gov