As we come upon the 15-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on our nation, the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency and others  recognize September as National Preparedness Month. Disasters can and will happen, it’s a matter of when and where they strike next. Being prepared not only lessens the risk for severe injuries or loss of property, but makes you a better Iowan for acknowledging those risks and being prepared for any type of emergency.

Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman says there are several simple steps that can ensure that you, your family and your place of business are prepared. Those steps include making an emergency plan, building an emergency kit and being aware of the hazards in your area that could impact you.

For more preparedness tips, visit www.beready.iowa.gov  Preparedness information will also be posted throughout the month on the Montgomery County EMA Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/MontgomeryEMA

For more information on Preparedness Month sponsors, visit:
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov
Iowa Emergency Management Association, www.iowaema.com
Safeguard Iowa Partnership, www.safeguardiowa.org
National Weather Service Des Moines, www.weather.gov/dmx