Hurricanes, tornados, flash floods – severe weather events like these have filled the news cycle over the past year. Natural disasters can strike anywhere, often with little or no warning, and it’s intimidating to imagine what may happen if you are caught unprepared.
In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, Wake County Emergency Management will host kit-building events in partnership with local Community Emergency Response Teams and emergency kit giveaways in partnership with Wake County Public Libraries. These events aim to help Wake County families to be ready at a moment’s notice.
“Building a resilient and prepared community requires us to start at the individual level,” said Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas. “By ensuring that all Wake County families have the knowledge and supplies they need to weather the storm, we make our entire region safer and stronger.”…