September is National Preparedness Month ~ Find out more

September is National Preparedness Month and citizens everywhere, including New Yorkers, are being asked to "make a plan with your community, your family, and for your pets."

The goal is to be prepared to stay safe and communicate during times of disaster and emergency. 

Find out more from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at www.ready.gov/september

And from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services HERE.