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title: "National Preparedness Month: September 2018"
description: "National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How."
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# TPI Staffing Blog
# National Preparedness Month: September 2018
September 10th, 2018
National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: **Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.**
**Take time to learn life saving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes, and tornados. Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas.**
# The number one step to being prepared is to *make a plan*.
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which [**types of disasters**](http://www.ready.gov/be-informed) could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
# **Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.**
1. How will I receive [**emergency alerts and warnings**](http://www.ready.gov/alerts)?
2. What is my [**shelter**](http://www.ready.gov/shelter) plan?
3. What is my [**evacuation**](http://www.ready.gov/evacuation) route?
4. What is my [**family/household communication plan**](http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan)?
# **Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household.**
As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance. Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan:
- Different ages of members within your household
- Responsibilities for assisting others
- Locations frequented
- Dietary needs
- Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
- Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
- Languages spoken
- Cultural and religious considerations
- Pets or service animals
- Households with school-aged children
# **Step 3: Fill out a Family Emergency Plan**
Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use them as a guide to create your own.
- [**Emergency Plan for Parents**](https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133447) (PDF)
# **Step 4:** Practice **your plan with your family/household**
**For more tips and information on how to stay prepared go to Ready.Gov below:**
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