Gov. Rauner Proclaims September Preparedness Month in Illinois
Gov.
Rauner underscored the importance of family and community preparedness in his address, held in conjunction with what is also National Preparedness Month.
"Many people have the mindset that 'it can't happen here,' but history has shown that a disaster can strike anywhere and at any time," Rauner said. "I want to encourage all Illinoisans to spend a few moments during this month to prepare for potential disasters, both natural and man-made."
The theme for this year's National Preparedness Month campaign is Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. The state is partnering with the
"This is a great time to learn lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for hazards such as floods, earthquakes and tornadoes," said Acting IEMA Director
In this day and age of families constantly on the go, it is critical for people to have multiple ways to receive notifications and updated information about severe weather warnings.
IEMA offers disaster preparedness information on the Ready Illinois website (www.Ready.Illinois.gov), a one-stop resource for detailed information about what to do before, during and after disasters. During large-scale disasters, IEMA uses the Ready Illinois website, Facebook and Twitter pages to provide critical information about the incident, including shelter locations, road closures, safety information, photos and more.
For more information about emergency and disaster preparedness, visit ready.illinois.gov.
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