By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Franklin County, MA) September is Emergency Preparedness Month in Massachusetts, and this year Mass.gov is offering a way to thank an Essential Worker or Organization. At this link, anyone who whishes can print out a Certificate of Appreciation in either English or Spanish.
“That whole notion of emergency preparedness has taken on a whole new meaning as we have all dealt with COVID here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” said Baker.
The month long effort is meant to encourage a focus on emergency preparedness in the State of Massachusetts.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of emergency preparedness and the role we must all play in better preparing our homes, workplaces, and communities for the unexpected,” said Baker.
During the month of September, MEMA, or the Massachusetts Emergency Management Association, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will share information on their social media pages regarding emergency planning, building an emergency kit, preparing for disasters, youth preparedness, ways to get involved in community preparedness, and guidance on how to prepare for emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.