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Washington County proclaims September 2025 National Preparedness Month
Summary
County commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution designating September 2025 as National Preparedness Month and directed Emergency Management staff to share preparedness information across county platforms.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution on Aug. 26 declaring September 2025 as National Preparedness Month.
Doug Berglund, Emergency Services Manager, presented the resolution and described the county’s planned outreach for September. Berglund said emergency‑management staff will share preparedness information and resource links on county social media platforms with a different preparedness focus each week in September and encouraged residents to make a plan and build a preparedness kit.
The resolution cites the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign and urges all residents and businesses to develop emergency plans, review insurance coverage and build an emergency kit. Commissioner Mayeron moved the resolution; Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. The board adopted the resolution on a 5‑0 roll call.
Action recorded: adoption of a resolution proclaiming September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in Washington County. Mover: Commissioner Mayeron. Second: Commissioner Cox. Vote: 5 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved.
Why it matters: National Preparedness Month is a federally recognized public‑education effort promoted by FEMA. The county’s proclamation aligns local public‑safety outreach and signals to residents that the county will post weekly preparedness topics and resources during September.
