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Durham County proclaims September National Preparedness Month; emergency services urges readiness
Summary
The board adopted a proclamation designating September as National Preparedness Month. Dr. Lockhart of Emergency Services urged residents to assess readiness for hurricanes, flooding and other hazards and offered local resources.
The Board adopted a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month and invited residents to use the month to assess household and workplace readiness for hazards.
Dr. Lockhart, speaking for the Office of Emergency Services, reminded the public that hurricane season and other extreme weather events are active and urged residents to "assess their preparedness for these situations, identify their needs, and work to close those gaps so that they can be prepared whether at the home or office." The proclamation and the emergency management office’s outreach materials encourage residents to prepare emergency kits, review family plans, and use available county resources.
