Officials share tips for National Emergency Management Awareness Month
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia emergency officials are sharing their tips to prepare you and your families during emergencies.
In recognition of Inaugural National Emergency Management Awareness Month this August, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Sheriff's Office are encouraging you to build awareness and small habit changes by joining the 30-Day Self-Sufficiency Challenge.
According to the sheriff's office, this challenge is a structured program designed to help people "increase their self-reliance and independence in various aspects of emergency situations."
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is urging you to follow these daily tasks this week to begin your emergency preparedness journey:
- Day 1: Are You Ready? Begin the 30-Day Self-Sufficiency Challenge.
- Day 2: Create an emergency contact list, including non-digital options.
- Day 3: Build a basic emergency kit with a two-week supply.
- Day 4: Make a plan: household evacuation, communication, shelter-in-place.
- Day 5: Include pets, assistive devices, and mobility needs in your plan.
- Day 6: Home protection—check smoke alarms, flood-proofing, fire safety, insurance, defensible space.
- Day 7: Sign up for local alerts and warning systems.
