#National Preparedness Month

Four steps that you can take to be better prepared for any disaster include: learning what hazards can affect you and when, making an emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit (go bag), and getting involved in your community.

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency launched an outreach campaign for National Preparedness Month with the tagline “Donʻt Get Scared — Get Prepared.”

Gov. David Y. Ige declared September National Preparedness Month in response to the hardships and challenges facing the state and island ʻohana.

The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency used the first two weeks of the month to encourage residents to make a plan and build an emergency kit.  The next two weeks are focused on preparing for disasters and teaching youth about preparedness.