Anne Arundel County Celebrates National Preparedness Month

Glen Burnie MD

01 September, 2020

8:06 PM

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Press release from Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management: September 1, 2020 (Glen Burnie, MD) - The month of September is recognized as NationalPreparedness Month, an annual opportunity for families and communities to helpraise awareness and take steps to be better prepared for emergencies or disasters.During National Preparedness Month, the Anne Arundel County Office ofEmergency Management (OEM) encourages all Anne Arundel County residents totake a proactive approach in personal preparedness. Throughout this month,preparedness tips will be shared via the Anne Arundel County's Office ofEmergency Management social media accounts. Disasters can happen anywhere, at any time, even in your home. Due to the natureof the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Emergency Management hasdecided to take this initiative virtual by offering virtual events and preparednesstips. Each week throughout the month of September will focus on a differentpreparedness topic, to include: Week 1 (9/6-9/12): Pandemic Planning● Influenza Types● Past Pandemics● COVID-19 Overview● COVID-19 Go-Kit● Planning for a Pandemic● During a PandemicWeek 2 (9/13-9/19): Personal Preparedness● What is Personal Preparedness?● Practical Skills● Prescriptions● Personal Needs● Power Sources● PaperworkWeek 3 (9/20-9/26): At-Risk Populations● Access & Functional Needs● Preparedness for Older Adults● Evacuation Planning: Stay or Go?● Assistive Technologies● Developmental Disabilities● Preparedness ResourcesWeek 4 (9/27-9/30): Economic Impact of Disasters● Saving for Emergencies● Gather and Safeguard Critical Information● Insurance: Are You Covered?An alternate format is available upon request. Contact the Office of EmergencyManagement at 410-222-0600 or [email protected]. TTY users, please call viaMaryland Relay 7-1-1. ### Follow us on Facebook: Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency ManagementFollow us on Twitter: AACO Emergency Mgmt. This press release was produced by Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management. The views expressed here are the author's own.