National Preparedness Month | Take Action

[Michael Caraballo]

Campus Community:

Although National Preparedness Month is designated for the month of
September, please remember to continue your efforts in preparing for
emergencies throughout the entire year. Be sure to check your emergency
kit(s) regularly and replace any items that may expire. Try to assemble
your emergency kit(s) in small steps to help offset costs. Think about dual
uses of kit items, i.e., a poncho can be used for shelter or serve as an
emergency marker.

After preparing yourself and your family for possible emergencies (by
getting a kit, making a plan, and being informed), take the next step and
get involved in preparing your community.

Volunteer with community organizations


   - Get trained in CPR and Basic First Aid at your local American Red
   Cross Chapter <http://www.redcross.org/>.
   - Find a volunteer opportunity with a Voluntary Organization Active in
   Disaster <http://www.nvoad.org/>.
   - Search for local volunteer opportunities at www.Serve.gov
   <http://www.serve.gov>.
   - Get trained and volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps
   <https://aspr.hhs.gov/MRC/Pages/index.aspx> to provide support during a
   public health emergency.
   - Volunteer to support local fire departments.

Teach others to be prepared


   - Be an advocate and educator for safety and emergency preparedness
   within your community.


Being prepared for disasters is a shared responsibility. It takes the whole
community working together to effectively prepare for, respond to, and
recover from disasters and other emergencies.


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*MICHAEL CARABALLO*

Director of Emergency Management

University Police

Lower Saranac Hall

101 Broad Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g>

Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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(o) 518-564-4950

(f) 518-564-7986

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