Immediate Release
September 9, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. The Board of Clermont County Commissioners proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month to encourage Clermont County citizens to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Preparedness goes beyond smoke detectors, fire drills, dead-bolt locks, and extra canned goods in the pantry. This year’s campaign will focus on changing the public’s perception of preparedness, and will help citizens understand what it truly means to be prepared.
“There are several great resources out there for citizens to utilize in order to create their own emergency preparedness plan,” said Beth Nevel, Director of the Clermont Emergency Management Agency. “The Ready campaign is designed to educate and empower citizens to prepare for and respond to emergencies. You can visit the Web site www.ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY to get free materials which will help your family plan ahead in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or other emergency situation.”
The Ready campaign, along with the Citizen Corps, work to promote individuals to have an emergency supply kit on-hand, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different kinds of threats that may threaten them. The Citizen Corps trains volunteers to become engaged in the community’s preparedness and response efforts. For more information about Citizen Corps, visit the Web site www.clermontcitizencorps.org.
Miami Township is sponsoring a Safety Fair on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Mulberry Square Kroger store, located on SR 28. Information will be available on how to become a Citizen Corps volunteer, and how you can make sure your family is prepared.
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.