National Preparedness Month Messaging Toolkit 2024

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National Preparedness Month Messaging Toolkit 

  

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. It serves as a reminder to take action to prepare for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, learn, and worship.


Use this toolkit to coordinate messaging for your community, house of worship, or organization. Share the weekly themes, graphics, and links on your social media channels and with your contacts to spread the message of preparedness.


Use this link for NYC Emergency Management’s National Preparedness Month website: on.nyc.gov/prepare24


The 2024 theme selected by FEMA focuses on empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities to act today to prepare for future risks and disasters. This year, we’re also emphasizing the importance of including pets and service animals in emergency plans, understanding the risks associated with basement apartments, and the role of renters insurance in safeguarding your belongings.

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Social Media Messaging 

Share these messages on your social media channels leading up to September. 

  • Today marks the start of National Preparedness Month! This year, we’re focusing on empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities to act today to prepare for future risks and disasters. All month long, we’ll be sharing resources and tools to help everyone stay safe. For more info, visit on.nyc.gov/prepare24.

  • We’re out and about in the five boroughs all month long this National Preparedness Month. Come meet us, learn about preparedness, and take home free resources to help keep you, your family, and your pets safe in the face of disasters. For more information, visit on.nyc.gov/prepare24.

  • Emergencies can happen at any time, and it’s important to be prepared. This year, we’re emphasizing the importance of including your pets and service animals in your emergency plans. Visit on.nyc.gov/prepare24 to learn how to prepare for you and your beloved companions.

  • Understanding the risks associated with basement apartments is crucial for staying safe. Basement flooding can happen quickly, so make sure you’re prepared. Learn more about how to protect yourself and your belongings at on.nyc.gov/prepare24.

  • Renters, protect what matters most! Renters insurance is essential for safeguarding your belongings in the face of the unexpected. Learn more about the benefits of renters insurance and how to get started at on.nyc.gov/prepare24.

  • Hurricanes, heat waves, and other natural disasters are part of life in NYC. Be prepared by knowing your evacuation zone and making a plan today. Visit on.nyc.gov/prepare24 for more information on hurricane preparedness.

  • When is the best time to make an emergency plan? The answer is now. Every New Yorker should have an emergency plan that includes their pets, and outlines what to do, where to go, and how to stay in touch. Visit on.nyc.gov/prepare24 to get started today!

  • Blackouts can be stressful, but we’re here to help you prepare so you can stay safe in case the power runs out. Take control by watching our preparedness video or visit on.nyc.gov/prepare24 for more information.