Sheriff’s Office Kicks Off National Preparedness Month With Safety Tips & Much More

Monmouth County: Sheriff Shaun Golden is reinforcing the message to prepare, plan, stay informed and get involved as National Preparedness Month gets underway. National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is an effort to educate the public on how to prepare for emergencies. This year’s National Preparedness theme is: Prepared Not Scared.
“The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with numerous agencies, prepares for emergencies such as natural disasters, active shooters, mass casualties and chemical threats throughout the year by conducting drills, training, tabletops exercises and educational programs,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden whose agency runs the Office of Emergency Management. “These types of training exercises are critical in ensuring that we can effectively and efficiently respond to crises situations. It’s vital the public plays a role as well by preparing, planning and staying informed.”
This year’s National Preparedness Month focuses on different topics each week, which include: Save Early for Disaster Costs, Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters, Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters and Get Involved in Your Community Preparedness.
National Preparedness Month is a great time to reinforce Know Your Zone and learn which evacuation zone you are within by visiting https://www.mcsonj.org/knowyourzone/ and to verify that you have the proper insurance to cover your home or business from damages as a result of a storm or other emergency.