Latest National Preparedness Month Stories
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark the end of National Preparedness Month, representatives from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Verizon gathered on Thursday (Sept. 27) to stress the importance of disaster preparedness and to highlight the tips and technological tools available to help people prepare for emergencies or disasters. "Disasters can strike quickly and without warning, so it's vital to always be prepared," said...
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year's rare October snowstorm, which knocked out power for thousands of New Jerseyeans, served as a stark reminder of the need for emergency planning and knowing how to communicate with friends and family during prolonged emergency situations. To remind the public that National Preparedness Month should not only be recognized just in September, representatives from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergencies and natural disasters can have profound psychological effects on people - whether personally impacted or emotionally moved by images seen on TV or online. That's why today, during National Preparedness Month, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists released the "Psychological First Aid" public service announcement video to raise awareness of the importance of psychological well being during an emergency or...
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey from GE Generator Systems found more than half of all American families are not prepared for emergency situations. The survey, conducted in anticipation of National Preparedness Month in September, showed 55 percent of families did not have an emergency preparedness kit at home. That figure, however, is an improvement from the 2011 survey that found 64 percent of families did not have a kit at home. Having an emergency...
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency-sponsored National Preparedness Month begins, Lockheed Martin's unique, state-of-the-art Global Emergency Operations Center (GEOC) stands ready to inform and protect employees in the event of a crisis. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/PH85737LOGO-b ) The GEOC monitors and responds to international and domestic incidents, like natural disasters and security...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross today announced a $1 million grant from Disney to help kids and families prepare for disasters and other emergencies. Disney's investment will support the Red Cross Pillowcase Preparedness Program as well as other youth services. Disney also developed an interstitial that will air throughout the month of September on Disney Channel, which highlights...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the ninth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ad Council unveiled a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) as part of their Ready campaign. Created pro bono by advertising agency Leo Burnett, the new PSAs emphasize the message that "you never know when the day before is the day before" by utilizing imagery of infamous...
Donation Brings Foundation's Total 2012 Red Cross Gift to $2 Million WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Community Safety Foundation, a private nonprofit organization funded by AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange, a major provider of AAA-branded insurance, is making a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO) This donation, made in honor of September...
SEATTLE, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mozy(®), the world's most trusted provider of secure data backup and access, would like to remind individuals and businesses that September is National Preparedness Month, as sponsored by The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In the wake of recent hurricanes, wildfires, tornados and floods, now is the perfect time for individuals and businesses to assure they are prepared for disasters or emergencies at home, at work and...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Emergency Preparedness Month. While it is vital for everyone to plan, prepare and stay informed about what emergencies might strike in their areas, for people who need functional support these considerations can literally mean the difference between life and death. "The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation you do today," said Rick Barcus,...
