Join us for America's PrepareAthon - a National Day of Action!

Mark your calendars. You’re invited to America's PrepareAthon! Day.

On Saturday, April 30, individuals and communities across the United States will take action to prepare for emergencies. You and your family are invited to participate in this grassroots effort for preparedness action. There are several ways to take action:

· Access alerts and warnings. You can also download the FEMA mobile application which delivers severe weather alerts for up to five locations across the U.S.;

· Assemble or update supplies;

· Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources; and

· Create and test your emergency communication plans.

Leading up to and directly after America's PrepareAthon! Day, hazard-specific weeks will provide a springboard for a variety of topics that energize individuals, families, communities, and emergency preparedness professionals to take action through preparedness activities. Follow @PrepareAthon on Twitter and this e-Brief for hazard-specific information and tips during the following weeks:

· April 10 – 16: Flood Awareness Week

· April 17 – 23: Tornado Awareness Week

· April 24 – 30: Lead-up to National PrepareAthon! Day

· May 1 – 7: Lead-up to National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

· May 15 – 21: Hurricane Awareness Week

· May 22 – 28: Extreme Heat Week

We encourage you to participate throughout April and May no matter what hazard you're most at risk for in your area. Also, check us out on on Facebook!

For ideas on what you can do, visit ready.gov/prepare to read preparedness stories, participate in events in your area, access customizable resources, and register your preparedness activities.

Contact Gina.L.Namay@wv.gov with questions or to learn how ReadyWV can help support your PrepareAthon Day! event.

Contact:

citizencorps@fema.dhs.gov