national emergency preparedness month

September 26, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Montgomery County Encourages Residents to Prepare Emergency Kits for COVID-19

September is National Preparedness Month and Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is urging residents to prepare for the possibility of a second coronavirus wave. It was only a couple of months ago that people around Montgomery County were struggling to find basic household items like toilet, paper towels, bleach, and more. […]

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September 9, 2015 | Staff Writer

Do You Have a Plan?

The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) is reminding residents that September is National Preparedness Month. Every year, emergencies affect millions of people globally, causing injuries, fatalities, economic losses and emotional stress. However, simple emergency planning and preparedness can greatly decrease losses. This year’s theme, “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency […]

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