National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”

Week #1 theme: Make a Plan

Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the coronavirus.

To learn more about what you can do to help prepare, visit our website: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/fire-department/disaster-preparedness or Ready.gov

Be sure to follow us on social all month long for tips and tricks to prepare to protect your loved ones:

Stay updated about emergency alerts where you live, sign-up for AC Alert:

This new service provides a way to quickly alert you in the event of a local emergency and is free to use. These alerts will provide important information you may need to keep you and your family safe.

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City of Hayward and Fairview Fire Protection District
, CA
(510) 583-4948