By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed September as “Preparedness Month” to acknowledge the county’s susceptibility to natural disasters and human-caused emergencies and reaffirm its commitment to preparing the community.
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“The more our residents and businesses are prepared, the faster our community will recover from the disaster or emergency at hand,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “The result of a quick recovery has a profoundly positive impact of the quality of life in Flagler County. Also, our well-prepared community members can be ‘preparedness ambassadors’ for their neighbors by doing things like sharing their preparedness plans and encouraging friends, coworkers, and family to be prepared, too.”
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To tie in with the proclamation, Emergency Management is introducing a monthly Community Preparedness Workshop – the same each month – that will provide general preparedness information, practical tips, and strategies to keep households safe and ready for emergencies. For more information and to register, go to www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency and click on “Community Training,” or call 386-313-4200.
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Officials encourage the community to visit www.FlaglerCounty.gov/emergency or call the Emergency Operations Center at 386-313-4200 to learn how to: register for ALERTFlagler emergency notifications, get a copy of the Emergency Preparedness Guide, and learn more about available community training opportunities.
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The information available from Emergency Management includes how to:
- Get a disaster kit
- Make a disaster plan
- Be informed about the risks of the Flagler County community
- Become involved in community preparedness
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