While the federal government (FEMA primarily) is being criticized for not movomg faster to provide relief to American's affected by Hurricane Katrina, the Department of Homeland Security announce September as "National Preparedness Month," the annual event, created in the wake of the 9-11, is for the purpose of encouraging Americans to provide for themselves in case of an emergency.
DHS chief Michael Chertoff, said "The devastation and tragic loss of life caused by Hurricane Katrina earlier this week reinforce the urgency of our coalition’s work. We urge all Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for emergencies including getting an emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan and learning more about how to respond to emergencies that could affect your area."
American Red Cross, Family Disaster Planning
Disaster Preparedness
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