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Preparedness is for everyone! No matter your age or ability, each member of your household can play a part in helping your family become better prepared.

* Older Adults Have a Role
* Be a Ready Kid!
* Practice as a Family

Preparedness is stronger when everyone participates. Talk with your family, give everyone a role, and practice together.

It’s Week 4 of National Preparedness Month, and preparedness isn’t just about having supplies, it’s also about building the skills, connections, and confidence to help yourself and others when an emergency happens.

Here are a few ways you can take action:

* Get Involved
* Learn Life-Saving Skills
* Support Your Community
* Practice Your Skills

Preparedness starts today. When we practice, prepare, and get involved, we help build a stronger and more resilient Stanislaus County.

Being informed is one of the easiest and most important ways to prepare for an emergency.

Preparedness doesn’t have to cost a lot. Start by making sure you and your household know:

* Your Risks
* How to Get Alerts
* Where to Go

Best of all, these preparedness steps are free or low-cost and can make a big difference when an emergency happens.

It’s Week 3 of National Preparedness Month, and this week we’re focusing on the importance of staying informed about the disasters and emergencies that could affect our community.

Knowing your risks—and what to do when an emergency happens—is an important part of being prepared.

Here in Stanislaus County, some of our top hazards include:

* Floods
* Wildfires
*️ Landslides & debris flows
* Earthquakes
* Dam failure

Other emergencies can happen too, including power outages, cybersecurity threats, home fires, hazardous materials incidents, severe weather, and other public safety emergencies.

Preparedness is free! Learn about the hazards where you live, know how you’ll receive emergency alerts, and talk with your household about what you’ll do when an emergency occurs.

Having a plan means knowing what to do before an emergency happens.

Take a few minutes with your family or household to make sure everyone knows:

* How to receive emergency alerts
* How to find a shelter
* How to evacuate
* How to communicate

A little planning today can make a big difference when every minute counts.

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, dispatchers, military members, and countless others who answered the call that day and in the days, months, and years that followed.

We also remember the families who lost loved ones and the survivors and communities forever changed by the events of 9/11.

For those of us in emergency services, September 11 serves as an enduring reminder of the importance of service, preparedness, partnership, and resilience.

Today, we remember.
Today, we honor.
We will never forget.

September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026

Making an emergency plan is something the whole family can do together.

A good emergency plan starts with a simple conversation. Take some time with your household to discuss:

* Where will you go?
* What does everyone need?
* Don’t forget your pets!
* Talk about your plan

Having a plan before disaster strikes can save valuable time and help your family respond with confidence. Best of all, talking about and practicing your plan is easy and free!

It’s Week 2 of National Preparedness Month, and this week we’re focusing on one of the most important steps you can take to prepare: Make a Plan.

Emergencies can happen with little warning. Having a plan ahead of time can help you and your loved ones know what to do when it matters most.

1. Know Your Risks
2. Be Informed
3. Make a Plan

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Start with a conversation, make a plan, and make sure everyone knows it.

An emergency kit isn’t one-size-fits-all. During National Preparedness Month, take a few minutes to think about the unique needs of everyone in your household.

Think about the things your family relies on every day and make sure those needs are part of your emergency planning.

Everyone has a place in the kit. Be prepared for the whole household.