Each September, the U.S. government celebrates National Preparedness Month. This celebration serves as a reminder to individuals to prepare and be safe in case of an emergency. Natural disasters and severe weather can happen anywhere in the United States. If one of these emergencies occur, it is important for you to be prepared to respond in order to protect yourself.

Check with your designated school official for details about your campus’ emergency response plan. Also, check out the following U.S. government agencies for helpful resources for preparing for an emergency:

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• National Preparedness Month 2014
• Campus Ready
• The White House
• America’s PrepareAthon!
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

During National Preparedness Month read the Study in the States blog, and stay tuned on Facebook and Twitter for more preparedness tips.