DOH León acknowledges National Preparedness Month in September

DOH Leon Observes National Preparedness Month

Tallahassee, Florida– Leon County’s Florida Department of Health (DOH Leon) joins local, state and federal emergency response partners to observe National Preparedness Month. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated September as National Preparedness Month to raise awareness of the importance of being prepared for disasters and emergencies that may strike at any time. Across Leon County and nationwide, this year’s campaign highlights the importance of planning around a theme. “Lasting Legacy: Prepare for disaster and create a lasting legacy for you and your family.”

“I encourage everyone to be proactive. There are many actions people can take to prepare,” he said. Brandi Knight, MPH, DOH Leon Health Director“Taking steps such as signing up for local alerts on your smartphone, securing and documenting valuables and important documents, developing an emergency contact and evacuation plan, and creating an emergency supply kit is essential for any situation. It helps me a lot to prepare.”

Here are some items you should have in your emergency kit:

• Water (at least 1 gallon per person per day);
• Non-perishable packaged or canned food (at least 3-7 days supply).
• Medications needed (for 2 weeks);
• Written instructions regarding care and medication, including dosage, list of medical devices to be used, and list of attending physicians.
• first aid kit;
• A flashlight with spare batteries.
• Pet supplies (including pet medicines); and
• Other important documents (stored in a waterproof container).

DOH Leon supports all emergency preparedness activities of key partners of the Leon County Government. “We work with local, state, and federal partners year-round to ensure communities are prepared for disasters. Leon County Director of Emergency Management Kevin Peters said: “But planning is important for families, too. Individuals can plan, build their disaster supplies buckets, and stay up to date by signing up to receive Leon County emergency alerts. , we can get ready.”

To help Leon County citizens prepare for disasters, the county releases the 2022 Disaster Survival Guide and launches the Leon Ready webpage, a hub of resources to help individuals, their families and neighbors prepare for disasters I was. Get a copy of the Disaster Survival Guide at your local Leon County Public Library.

Plus, the Florida Department of Emergency Management has resources to help you and your family prepare for disaster: Make a Plan!

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Written by:
Pamela Salisby | Photo DOH Leon Public Relations Officer
Pamela.Saulsby@flhealth.gov
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