The Georgia Emergency Management, Homeland Security Agency, and Lowndes County Emergency Management are using September’s National Preparedness Month to encourage residents to prepare for disasters.

The month-long initiative increases awareness and inspires citizens of Georgia to be prepared for any natural or man-made disaster. Lowndes County will join thousands of private, public, and nonprofit organizations that are designed to motivate people to take the necessary steps to ensure their homes, workplaces, and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all kinds. 

“National Preparedness Month is a great chance for people to prepare and evaluate their emergency plan, and if they don’t have one, to make one,” said Ashley Tye, Director, Lowndes County Emergency Management.

Citizens and their loved ones can prepare by dedicating a little time each week this month by focusing on the tips below:

Week 1: September 1-10              Make a Plan

Week 2: September 11-17            Build a Kit

Week 3: September 18-24            Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness

Week 4: September 25-30            Teach Youth About Preparedness 

Residents can learn more tips on how to prepare and plan before a natural or man-made disaster by visitingwww.gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia. 

Preparedness begins with knowing you need to act.  Code Red is a free notification system available to every resident of Lowndes County.  It will provide information to alert you to emergency situations, such as severe weather, by receiving a call and/or text and provides you with information to protect yourself, your family, and your property.  To sign up for Code Red visit;www.lowndescounty.com. 

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