FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
September 1, 2009

Contact:  Jason Gerwig
630/407-6022

Caroline Roth
630/407-6033

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

DU PAGE COUNTY -- September is "National Preparedness Month," which provides residents with a month-long opportunity to learn about preparing their homes, as well as protecting their families, from unforeseen emergencies. 
 
"Throughout the month of September, DuPage County will be providing training for County employees, and we encourage local residents to learn more about emergency preparedness for the home and family, financial preparedness, and severe weather preparedness," notes DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom.  "Being prepared is the best defense against any emergency." 
 
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is sponsored by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps. NPM is held each September and is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. 
 
In 2008, the Ready Campaign partnered with more than 3,200 organizations to highlight the importance of public emergency preparedness throughout September.  During NPM, Coalition Members share preparedness information with their members, customers, employees and communities.
 
For more information, please visit www.protectdupage.org, or the County homepage at www.dupageco.org.

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