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Montgomery County proclaims September as National Preparedness Month, highlights Sept. 13 preparedness fair
Summary
County leaders and emergency partners presented a proclamation recognizing National Preparedness Month, urged residents to build emergency kits and sign up for Alert Montgomery, and promoted a free preparedness fair on Sept. 13 at Wheaton Local Park.
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart and county officials marked September as National Preparedness Month during the council's morning session, urging residents to prepare emergency kits, make family plans and register for emergency notifications. The proclamation and remarks emphasized collaboration between county emergency management and local nonprofit and faith-based partners. "National Preparedness Month is an annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe," said Council Member Andrew Katz as he introduced the proclamation and invited representatives from…
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