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Be prepared before a disaster strikes. Create a plan for you and your family. 30 Days 30 Ways has tips and tricks to help be prepared for disasters that can happen in your area. 30 Days 30 Ways Fact Sheet. pdf https://www. ready. pa. gov/BeInvolved/Pages/30-Days-30-Ways. aspx
ContactBLAIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 911 & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT615 4th St. Altoona, PA 16602Phone: 814-940-5900Fax: 814-940-5907Emergency: Dial 911Non-Emergency: 814-940-5910After-Hours: 814-940-5910
National Preparedness Month Overview
September is designated as National Preparedness Month. The theme for 2019 is "Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters. "
The document highlights that emergencies can happen unexpectedly in any community. Preparation involves more than just building a kit; it also includes:
- Learning lifesaving skills (e. g. , CPR and first aid).
- Checking insurance policies for coverage against hazards like flooding and tornadoes.
The 30 Days/30 Ways Program
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) offers a program to help residents prepare easily.
How it works:
- Sign Up: Participants register via the ReadyPA website.
- Weekly Tips: Subscribers receive weekly emails containing easy tips and tools to help them get ready.
- Survey: At the end of the month, participants complete a short survey to identify which tips were most helpful.
- Certificate: Upon submitting the survey, participants receive a customized "ReadyPA team 30 Days/30 Ways" printable certificate.
Incentives:
- Participation is free.
- Participants are entered into a random drawing to win a wind-up radio/flashlight/phone charger.
Participation Details
- Sign Up Link: https://www. ready. pa. gov/Pages/AlertDetails. aspx
- Program Website: www. ready. pa. gov