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IDHS Encourages Hoosiers To Get Involved With National Preparedness Month 2018

Last updated on Thursday, August 30, 2018

(UNDATED) - September is National Preparedness Month, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages Hoosier families to take the necessary steps to make sure households are prepared for all types of disasters.

"Preparation is key to managing any type of unexpected situation," said David Hosick, communications director and chief public information officer for IDHS. "Indiana experiences severe weather events throughout the year. Learning more about how to prepare for these threats will help keep Hoosiers safe during any emergency scenario."

National Preparedness Month is the perfect opportunity for Hoosiers to learn lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid, how to check insurance policies for common hazards as well as how to make and practice a household emergency plan. Tornadoes, fires, snow and severe flooding are all common occurrences throughout the year in Indiana. Knowing how to stay prepared for these types of situations will not only minimize the effects, but also save lives.

Some helpful safety tips to consider are:

National Preparedness Month also emphasizes the importance of creating and updating an emergency disaster kit. For more information on how to craft an effective emergency kit and emergency plan, visit https://www.in.gov/dhs/3261.htm.

For more information on the weekly themes for this year's National Preparedness Month, visit https://www.ready.gov/september.

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