By Thomas A. Page, Jr., Sharon Woods Resident & Alerting and Warning Manager for Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Are you prepared for an emergency?
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy: The life you’ve built is worth protecting.” The first step of being prepared for an emergency is being aware of the types of emergencies that could impact you and your family here in Sharon Woods. Did you know the number one risk for disaster in Franklin County is flooding? Take some time to develop and practice your emergency plan. Visit FCEMHS.org and Ready.gov for tips and to learn more about building your family emergency plan.
Timely warnings and alerts are an important part of being ready for an emergency. ALERT Franklin County is a customizable mass notification system managed by Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security that informs the public about emergencies in our area. Residents can register with their email address and cell phone number to receive custom alerts for severe weather and important emergency/disaster information at AlertFranklinCounty.org.
Protect your legacy today. Take 30 seconds and become FCReady by texting “FCReady” to 888-777 to receive countywide emergency management alerts.
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