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Newark, are you ready?

September is National Preparedness Month! This year’s theme is “You Can Be the Hero.” Preparedness is an individual responsibility. The better prepared you are, the more likely you are to save a life.

Disasters can affect many people and a wide area such as an earthquake, or can affect less people and a smaller area such as a severe windstorm that knocks down power lines, blocking streets and making it difficult for repair crews to restore power for many days or over a week.

Instead of ignoring these facts and hoping for the best, take action now to help yourself and the people you love. Would you be ready if there were an emergency?

Be prepared:

• Build an emergency kit. A disaster supply kit for you and your family should have basic items such as food, water and other supplies that will last at least 72 hours after a disaster. For more information about how to build an emergency kit, visit: http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

• Make a plan. When a disaster strikes, you and your family may not be together, so it is important to have a pre-plan in place. For more information about disaster plans, visit: http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan

It’s not too late to get ready Newark!