LUBBOCK, Texas — September is National Preparedness Month, and Lubbock emergency management officials are reminding families to have a plan before an emergency happens.
Joe Moudy, director of emergency management for the City of Lubbock says families should be prepared for hazards including severe weather, tornadoes and power outages.
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Moudy says preparedness is an ongoing process. Families should know where they would go during an emergency and have more than one way to receive alerts.
He also recommends keeping emergency supplies on hand, including food, water, medications and supplies for pets.
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Moudy says families should check their supplies often because food, water and medications can expire, and family needs can also change over time…