Disaster can strike quickly, without warning. Your health department, other local officials, and relief workers have plans in place for a variety of possible emergencies. Do you? Valuable information can also be found onthe following websites: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) or Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), a nationwide effort sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps. We are pleased to announce the Marshall County Health Department is taking part in this nationwide effort to help Marshall County citizens prepare for emergencies.
This year, NPM focuses on encouraging you and other Americans to take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared. Preparedness is everyone's responsibility. We have to work together, as a team, to ensure that individuals, families, and communities are ready. Make a plan, get an emergency supply kit, stay informed, and work together as a team to keep everyone safe
We're taking steps as an organization to become educated, trained, and better prepared, and we urge you to take the time this month to do the same at home, for your community. Take simple steps to better prepare yourself and your family.
Follow this website throughout the month for handy tips in assisting businesses, families, individuals with functional needs and those with pets prepare for disasters.
Budget Friendly Guide to Putting Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit