National Preparedness Month

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National Preparedness Month in USA in 2026 — Image by Kelly Sikkima , from Unsplash. CC0

About National Preparedness Month

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Dates of National Preparedness Month
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Summary
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

Every September, over 3,000 global, national, regional, and local governments, as well as private and public health institutions, support emergency preparedness efforts and encourage Americans to take action before, during, and after an emergency.

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