September is National Preparedness Month

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 7:45am

By Jefferson Co. Emergency Management

Get prepared

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency encourages everyone to take the necessary steps to make sure households are prepared for all types of disasters.

Preparation can help mitigate the effects and stress caused by any disaster or emergency. Indiana is prone to many different types of severe weather all throughout the year. Taking the time to learn how to prepare for an emergency can greatly increase your chances of staying safe.

National Preparedness Month is the perfect opportunity for Hoosiers to learn lifesaving skills, such as CPR and first aid, how to check insurance policies for common hazards and how to make and practice a household emergency plan. Tornadoes, fires, snow and severe flooding are common occurrences to Hoosiers. Knowing how to stay prepared for these types of situations will not only minimize the effects, but also save lives.

Some helpful safety tips to consider are:

Become aware of disasters that could occur in the local area. Learn what to look for and what to avoid in each

Discuss possible emergency scenarios with family members. Include events such as fires, natural disasters and man-made disasters. Make sure everyone in the family or workplace knows the steps involved in responding to these

Establish meeting locations in the event of a potential disaster, and make sure all family members and employees are aware of them
Create a list of emergency contacts, and share it with family members and friends

National Preparedness Month also emphasizes the importance of creating and updating an emergency disaster kit. For more information on how to craft an effective emergency kit and emergency plan, visit

GetPrepared.in.gov.

Events

The Salvation Army Fine Arts- Fall Semester 2019
5$ a semester to participate Registration forms and instrumental rental contracts must be completed before participating Sacred Ballet- Thursdays Mini-Mites (ages3-5) 4pm Beginner (ages6-8) 4:30pm Intermediate/advanced (ages 9-17) 5pm Dancers MUST have these items for class: Girls- ballet slippers, leotard, tutu/skirt, solid color tights Boy-solid color leggins, solid color tee, ballet slippers Ukulele Class- Thursdays 4pm (ages 8+) This is a great starter instrument for those interested in learning how to play guitar. It's also smaller in size, which helps younger students wanting to learn to play. Ukulele students must have these items per semester: Music/instrument/ rental instrument contract Private Music Lessons- Time individually scheduled (ages 8+) Private music lesson needs to have an interview to see if they are ready for lessons. Private music lessons are for brass instruments, beginner piano, voice, and music theory. Instrumental and music students must have these items per semester: Music/instrument/rental instrumental contract
17th Sep at The Salvation Army
Youth LGBTQ+ & Allies
Make new friends, enjoy activities and discussions in a safe and affirming space For teens 13+ Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 506 Mulberry St, Madison Annex building behind Christ Episcopal Church 6:30-8PM
17th Sep at Annex Building
Open Mic Night
Madison Public Library September 17th at 6PM Bring your favorite poem, song, or even a short book passage with you to read out loud and perform at this event. Write your own poems and short stories and read those aloud too! Refreshments will be provided. Recommended for ages 12 and up. No registration required
17th Sep at Madison Public Library