Get Ready Day: Celebration & Preparation Tips
- Get Ready Day, an annual event held the third Tuesday in September during National preparedness Month, emphasizes the importance of family emergency preparedness.
- The American Public Health Association (APHA) encourages individuals, health workers, organizations, and community groups to participate in raising awareness about emergency preparedness.With natural disasters intensifying and disproportionately affecting...
- Surveys indicate that many Americans lack adequate emergency plans.
Get Ready Day Highlights Family Emergency Preparedness
Updated June 11, 2025
Get Ready Day, an annual event held the third Tuesday in September during National preparedness Month, emphasizes the importance of family emergency preparedness. This year, the focus is on creating plans and taking simple steps to ensure health and safety during disasters.
The American Public Health Association (APHA) encourages individuals, health workers, organizations, and community groups to participate in raising awareness about emergency preparedness.With natural disasters intensifying and disproportionately affecting communities of color, having an emergency plan is crucial.
Surveys indicate that many Americans lack adequate emergency plans. Get Ready Day serves as a reminder to initiate these vital conversations and preparations within households.
there are several ways to get involved in Get Ready Day and boost your family’s disaster planning:
- Develop a complete emergency preparedness plan for your household.
- Assemble an emergency stockpile with essential supplies to prepare for various disasters, including COVID-19.
- Promote awareness by sharing preparedness tips and resources on social media using the hashtag #GetReadyDay.
What’s next
As Get Ready Day approaches, consider how you can enhance your family’s preparedness. Share your safety strategies and inspire others to take action.