National Preparedness Month encourages families to plan ahead for emergencies
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MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies before they happen. FEMA says the annual observance, which began in 2004, encourages people to take preventative steps to stay safe during natural disasters and other emergencies…