September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month!

We have had quite a rocky start to September thanks to the very active Hurricane Season, but hopefully it has inspired you to evaluate your own level of preparedness for a disaster!

This year's preparedness message is, "Disasters don't plan ahead, but you can!" Thus, each week in this month has a theme:

• Week 1:  September 1-9         Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends
• Week 2:  September 10-16     Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community
• Week 3:  September 17-23     Practice and Build Out Your Plans
• Week 4:  September 24-30     Get Involved! Be a Part of Something Larger

While we certainly encourage you to work on your family's preparedness throughout the month, these weekly themes can help you prioritize certain actions as the month progresses. Don't forget to include planning for family members with functional or access needs, your pets or livestock, and any other special considerations that your families my have!

For more tips and information throughout the year, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PrepareDE/.

Additional information about National Preparedness Month can be found here: https://www.ready.gov/september.

Delaware 87ers Basketball Game: First Responder and Emergency Preparedness Night!

Join us for an exciting basketball game honoring First Responders and focusing on Emergency Preparedness!

Free parking, silent auction for players' jerseys, and fun activities for kids!

With purchase of ticket for game, get free access to the pre-game Guns & Hoses basketball tournament 4-5 PM with the Wilmington Police and Wilmington Fire Departments!

Tickets and more information: www.sevens.com/promo
Use PROMO code "CITIZENCORPS" (all one word, no space) and 20% of proceeds will go to the American Red Cross!

Questions? Contact us through our website: http://www.delawarecitizencorps.org/contactus.