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Article: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO SPONSOR THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- July 17, 2006
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
For the third straight year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will sponsor National Preparedness Month, along with a coalition of more than 200 national, regional, state and local organizations. National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. This year's goals are to increase public awareness about the importance of family emergency preparedness and to urge individuals to make themselves and their loved ones better prepared.
"Every American has a personal responsibility to ensure that their family ...