2. Preparedness is an individual responsibility. The better prepared you are, the more likely you are to can save a life. Be a preparedness hero in your community!

3. Share the message of preparedness and engage others in preparedness activities. People are more likely to hear and act on messages from people they know and trust. Host a preparedness party with your neighbors!

4. Join the National Preparedness Community (NPC) at Community.FEMA.gov. Get resources and receive support from your peers and emergency management personnel to help you plan your NPM activities.

5.  Stay Informed about types of emergencies that can occur and know the appropriate responses.  Make a Family Emergency Plan  Build a Kit  Get Involved 5 More resources visit: http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/get-a-kit.html http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/make-a-plan.html http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/be-informed.html http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/get-involved.html

6.  Preparedness is an individual responsibility When you are prepared and an emergency strikes, first responders are able to assist those in greatest need  Self-reliance extends to helping neighbors and friends Be ready to lend a hand to those in need 6

7.  Types of hazards likely to occur in your community  Their appropriate responses (before, during and after an event)  The emergency plans available in your community  Visit Ready.gov/today for more resources 7 More resources visit: http://beready.utah.gov/beready/documents/HazardsHandbookDraft8.pdf http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/FloodsWhatYouShouldK now.pdf http://ussc.utah.gov/publications/roots_earthquake.pdf www.Ready.gov/get-tech-ready “Al Roker-Be Ready for any weather” 30 sec PSA (closed captioning) http://youtu.be/0ZMr1XtP6BYhttp://youtu.be/0ZMr1XtP6BY

8.  Plan where you will go if an emergency happens  Plan driving routes and alternates  Plan for public transportation options if you do not have a vehicle  Make a plan for your pets 8 More resources visit: http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/evacuation.html www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/animals.html http://www.ready.gov/caring-animals http://beready.utah.gov/beready/socialmedia.html www.Ready.gov/alerts

9.  Disasters can happen anywhere and at anytime  Be prepared with emergency supplies kits in the places where you and your family spend large amounts of time – at work, in your car, at home, etc.  Learn more at Ready.gov/build-a-kit 9 More resources visit http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/get-a-kit.html “Be Prepared for Emergencies while Traveling.” 30 sec (closed captioning)- http://youtu.be/VDEsfgwGwwYhttp://youtu.be/VDEsfgwGwwY http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/BRUCarSurvivalan dEmergencyKit.pdf

10. You may not be together as a family when an emergency happens. Consider what to do if there is no access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores, ATMs, etc.  Identify a common out-of-town contact for your family  Know school and work plans  Identify meeting places  Visit Ready.gov/make-a-plan For a family emergency plan template 10 More resources visit: http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/Family- Communication-PlanWalletCard.pdfhttp://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/Family- Communication-PlanWalletCard.pdf “The Day Before” PSA 30 sec (closed captioning)- http://youtu.be/4s7z05G5p4Yhttp://youtu.be/4s7z05G5p4Y

11. Reach out to local organizations for assistance:  Citizen Corps Councils Visit citizencorps.utah.gov for more information  Local Emergency Management Offices  Home Owners Association or Neighborhood Civic Association 11 More resources visit: http://www.ready.gov/get-involved

12. 12 More resources visit: http://beready.utah.gov Ready.gov/build-a-kit Ready.gov/make-a-plan Ready.gov/be-informed Ready.gov/natural-disasters Ready.gov/get-tech-ready Ready.gov/alerts Ready.gov/today Ready.gov/caring-animals Ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family Video: “Al Roker-Be Ready for any weather” 30 sec PSA (closed captioning) http://youtu.be/0ZMr1XtP6BY “Be Prepared for Emergencies while Traveling.” 30 sec (closed captioning) http://youtu.be/VDEsfgwGwwY “The Day Before” 30 sec PSA 30 (closed captioning) http://youtu.be/4s7z05G5p4Y

13. Join a Regional Forum or Community of Practice. Connect with members who live or work near you here. Discuss topics of interest here.heretopics of interest here Share What You Are Doing for National Preparedness Month. September is almost here! Share what you, your community, or your organization have planned for National Preparedness Month. Share What You Are Doing for National Preparedness Month Join in the Twitter conversation with the #NATLPREP hashtag. BACK TO SCHOOL: UPDATE YOUR FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.Family Communication Ready.gov has made it simple for you to make a family emergency plan. Download theFamily Emergency Plan (FEP) and fill out the sections before printing it or emailing it to your family and friends.Family Emergency Plan (FEP) You should also inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school, faith organizations, sports events and commuting. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to community leaders, your colleagues, neighbors and members of faith or civic organizations about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance.