Information from the American Red Cross...

September is National Preparedness Month, and, it’s a great time to review your own emergency plans and to make sure family, friends and neighbors are prepared.

Whether it’s a house fire or a natural disaster, having a plan in place before an emergency hits means you’ll know where to turn in times of crisis.

So this month, take a few minutes to make an emergency game plan and prepare your emergency kit of essentials. Hopefully, the day doesn’t come when you’ll be thankful for it, but it pays to be prepared.