By Robin Jones, Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives

September is National Preparedness Month and The Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will host a “Be Ready” campaign for disaster and emergency preparedness. The campaign will stress the importance of being prepared in the event of severe weather, a hazardous material incident, terrorist attack or other emergency situation. 

Families are encouraged to assemble a three-day emergency preparedness kit and have a plan for communication. Faith congregations and communities should have a plan, identify both at-risk individuals and local resources, and utilize their facilities for disaster response trainings or shelters.   

September 26-27 has been designated as Be Ready Sunday/Weekend. Be Ready information cards are available for distribution through your congregation, business or other community organizations. For more information visit:  www.faithlinksok.org/FeaturedEvents.htm (link opens in new window) or call 405-522-0606.

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