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Ventura County Joins National Campaign in Recognizing September as National Preparedness Month
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department September is National Preparedness Month and the County of Ventura is taking part in a nationwide effort to encourage individuals, families and organizations to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. “When seconds count, knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared,” said Laura Hernandez, Assistant Director of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services. Some simple steps that residents can do to prepare for the unexpected include making an emergency supply kit, developing a family communications plan and staying informed of the local hazards in our community. On September 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will proclaim September as National Preparedness Month in Ventura County. The National Weather Service will also be recognizing the County of Ventura as an official StormReady community. “We are continuing our commitment to educating residents and improving our preparedness for the next major storm,” said Hernandez. The National Weather Service StormReady program is designed to help community leaders and emergency managers strengthen their local operations. In addition, communities that participate in activities such as StormReady receive Community Rating System (CRS) points, which may lower resident's flood insurance premiums. For more information on the StormReady program, please visit the National Weather Service website at www.stormready.noaa.gov. For more information on National Preparedness Month, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website at www.ready.gov. For more information of how to prepare, please visit the County of Ventura website at www.countyofventura.org/disasterinformation. This website will display current information in the event an emergency, educate residents on the hazards in our area, and provide a resource on how to prepare, respond and recover from a disaster in our area. Date & Time: September 2010 Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services Administrator Preparing Release: Cynthia Elliott, OES Program Administrator (805) 654-3655 |
