Get Prepared!
It is impossible to predict when a disaster may strike. Disasters vary from simple to complex, from personal to effecting an entire nation and are often distinct from one geographical region to another. Being prepared is about Staying Safe, planning ahead for the unknown, assembling and sharing the preparedness plan; and the obtaining and organizing of the items you need to implement your plan and see it through the difficult times. It is about taking responsibility, both for yourself and your family, in providing for your basic needs for a reasonable time period if a disaster should strike.

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Plan to attend the SW Metro Preparedness Fair and you will find Presentations, Brochures, Community Agencies, and much more to help you get a start on being prepared!

• September 1, 2009 -- SECRETARY NAPOLITANO AND ADMINISTRATOR FUGATE MARK THE BEGINNING OF NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

WASHINGTON - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today marked the beginning of the sixth annual National Preparedness Month focusing on becoming better prepared for and more resilient in the face of emergencies of all kinds.

"National Preparedness Month is about building a culture of personal preparedness and shared responsibility across our country," said Secretary Napolitano. "This month, we ask all Americans to visit Ready.gov to learn what they can do to help their families, businesses and communities stay safe during an emergency whether it be hurricanes like Katrina, the fires we are fighting in California or pandemic influenza."

"Every American is a critical member of our nation's emergency response team," said FEMA Administrator Fugate. "By taking a few simple steps now, each of us can make sure we are better prepared for the next emergency or disaster."

For more information on the Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month, visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov - or call 1-800-BE-READY or 1-888-SE-LISTO for more emergency preparedness information.

• May 14, 2009 -- Help us choose the presentations!

Take Our 1 Question Survey and help us decide.

• May 14, 2009 -- We have a PUBLIC announcements email list!

If you are interested in receiving periodic announcements (not more than one a day) regarding the preparations and progress related to the SW Metro Preparedness Fair, provide your email address with a request to be included in the announcement list using our Contact Form.

• May 14, 2009 -- Committed Presenters and Participants!

We have contacted and received committments from the following for Presentations and display tables:

1. Lakewood City Mayor
2. Jeffco DA
3. Safe Kids Colorado
4. US Forest Service
5. Ron Tyler, CERT and FEMA certified instructor and Emergency Communications specialist

• April 6, 2009 -- Exciting Times!

We have a website! It's not much now, but give us a few weeks and we'll have some great content up here!