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September is National Preparedness Month
In the spirit of personal empowerment, September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by more than 125 organizations and all 56 states and territories, hundreds of events will take place throughout September, each encouraging Americans to take simple steps now to prepare themselves and their families for any possible emergencies.

To determine which special events will be taking place in your community, or to learn more about National Preparedness Month go to www.ready.gov for a complete listing of all scheduled activities.

Considerations for Emergency Preparedness: A Two-Track Conference
Date: September 20-22, 2005
Host: National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University
Location: Watergate Hotel, Washington, DC
More Info: Elizabeth J. Fuller, Director, Special Projects

Accessible Emergency Notification and Communication: State of the Science Conference
Date: November 2-3, 2005
Host: RERC on Telecommunications Access
Location: Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
More Info: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/emergency/nov05conference/EmergencyCommConf.asp

Emergency Preparedness for Government Facilities
Date: December 8-9, 2005
Host: Homeland Defense Journal
Location: Orlando, FL
More Info: http://www.homelanddefensejournal.com/conf_emergprepFL.htm

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