September is Preparedness Month

“A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare.”

(MADISON) –Tuesday marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. To remember the victims - Wisconsin Emergency Management’s ReadyWisconsin is encouraging individuals, families, businesses and communities to prepare for disaster and emergencies.

Preparing for emergencies such as tornadoes, flooding and winter storms requires individuals and families to be self-reliant and ready to face days without utilities such as electricity, water and phone service, access to local businesses such as gas stations and supermarkets, and other needed services Preparing can start with three important steps:

 - Get an emergency supply kit

- Make a plan for what to do in an emergency

- Be informed about emergencies that could happen in your community, and identify sources of information in your community that will be helpful before, during and after an emergency.

The ReadyWisconsin website has more information on how to make an emergency supply kit on a budget, tips for creating your own emergency plan and commonly asked questions and answers about preparedness. Just go to: http://readywisconsin.wi.gov