{"id":450365,"date":"2026-09-01T22:20:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T22:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/450365\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T22:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T22:20:16","slug":"national-preparedness-month-are-you-prepared-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/450365\/","title":{"rendered":"National Preparedness Month: Are You Prepared? | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nNational Preparedness Month: Are You Prepared? | News | City of San Jos\u00e9&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n      &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n      &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n         &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                                &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t        &#13;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/7509\/javascript:void(0);\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/636794398603000000.jpeg\" alt=\"Banner-Newsroom-2col\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"slide_description\">Latest news and announcements<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>National Preparedness Month: Are You Prepared?Post Date:09\/01\/2026 11:34 AM       &#13;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/638924854541570000.jpeg\" alt=\"A bunch of emergency supplies on a table.\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>September is National Preparedness Month. Observed each year by emergency management agencies across the country, National Preparedness Month raises awareness about the importance of being ready for disasters of all kinds. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cAmericans Stand Ready,\u201d feels especially timely as the Timber and Plaskett fires continue to impact communities along California\u2019s Central Coast. These fires are a powerful reminder that emergencies can happen with little warning\u2014and that being prepared can make all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a wildfire, earthquake, or power outage, taking steps now can keep you and your loved ones safe later. Here&#8217;s how to get started:<\/p>\n<p>    Know your risks. Understand what types of disasters are most likely in your area so you can plan accordingly.<br \/>\n    Make an emergency plan. Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/your-government\/departments-offices\/fire-department\/public-education\/wildfire-preparedness\/wildfire-action-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">family plan<\/a> that\u2019s easy to follow and can help reduce panic, save time, and minimize costs when disaster strikes. Decide on a meeting place, identify escape routes, designate an out-of-town contact, and plan for the needs of vulnerable family members.<br \/>\n    Build an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjoseca.gov\/your-government\/departments-offices\/fire-department\/public-education\/wildfire-preparedness\/emergency-supply-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">emergency supply kit<\/a>. Stock up on essential items your household may need during an emergency, including food, water, medications, and other necessities. Keep your supplies in a place that\u2019s easy to access and grab quickly if you need to evacuate.<br \/>\n    Stay informed. Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/oem.santaclaracounty.gov\/sign-up-for-alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">AlertSCC<\/a>\u00a0and download the <a href=\"https:\/\/protect.genasys.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Genasys Protect app<\/a>. AlertSCC provides countywide emergency alerts, while Genasys Protect delivers neighborhood-specific evacuation updates and emergency alerts tailored to your location.<\/p>\n<p>Disasters don\u2019t wait, so don\u2019t wait to prepare. This week, commit to at least one action\u2014whether it\u2019s updating your emergency supply kit, reviewing your family emergency plan or talking with your loved ones about evacuation routes. Your family will thank you. 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