Are You Ready Wisconsin?

September is Preparedness Month Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:30:00 -0500
Contact: Lori Getter Crisis Communications Manager Office: 608-242-3239 or Fax: 608-242-3247

News: Are You Ready Wisconsin? September is Preparedness Month September 2, 2009
Are you Ready Wisconsin? Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed September as Wisconsin Preparedness Month, an annual campaign to remind citizens to be prepared for disasters and emergencies. The statewide campaign is spearheaded by ReadyWisconsin and the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council, and encourages organizations and individuals to promote emergency preparedness messages:

• Get A Kit (Of emergency supplies for your home, car and workplace)


• Make A Plan (To communicate with and locate your loved ones during an emergency)


• Stay Informed (About the types of emergencies that occur and the safety measures you should take)

"Preparedness Month is a great opportunity for schools, businesses, and families to get ready - whether it is a flood event, chemical spill, cyber-terrorism, or an outbreak of the flu," said Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar, the adjutant general of Wisconsin and also the governor's homeland security advisor. "Now is the time to put a disaster kit together, discuss with your family and friends were you would go in an emergency, and learn about safety measures you should take."
There are many exciting events planned across the state this September:

September 3: Appleton Timber Rattlers promotion
September 7: Milwaukee Brewers promotion
September 12: WI Humane Society Open House
September 13: Metropolitan Builders Association Parade of Homes Safety Day
September 5, 12, 18 & 19: Dane County Farmers' Market
September 20: UW Veterinary College Dog Jog

All of September: Menards - home emergency supply kits on display at 40 Menards' locations across the state In addition, the Annual Homeland Security Report will be released later this month. The report highlights state and local governments' efforts in improving Wisconsin's preparedness. Numerous other events are planned all throughout Wisconsin for September Preparedness Month. Go to https://webmail.gotoltc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click%26enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTU2NjUwMiZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9UFJELUJVTC01NjY1MDImZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xMjE1NTYzNjQ0JmVtYWlsaWQ9am9obi5oYW5zb25AZ290b2x0Yy5lZHUmdXNlcmlkPWpvaG4uaGFuc29uQGdvdG9sdGMuZWR1JmV4dHJhPSYmJg==%26%26%26101%26%26%26http://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov/ to view further information on varying events throughout September.

For further information, contact Wisconsin Emergency Management at 608-242-3239.

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