As part of September’s National Preparedness Month, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) is urging Americans to have an emergency plan in place on an individual or family level just as the country has its disaster plans in place on a national level.
“Being prepared can save money and save lives,” Carper said. “As the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, I work hand-in-hand with my congressional colleagues to ensure that our government is prepared to respond to disasters and help save lives when the unexpected occurs. But being prepared for disasters cannot fall solely on the government. National Preparedness Month comes as reminder for all Americans to plan for the unexpected and think about how they can protect themselves and their loved ones when a disaster occurs. I encourage everyone to take a few moments this month to sit down with their families and come up with a plan.”
Carper is the honorary co-chair of National Preparedness Month, which is promoted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA offers tips for preparing for emergencies, including staying informed, making a plan, building an emergency supply kit and getting involved before a disaster happens.