U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Https

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

An older woman gardening in her hat and overalls

National Preparedness Month

2023 Theme

2022 Theme

2021 Theme

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. 

In 2021, FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council broke ground by producing the first-ever national preparedness campaign specifically targeting the Latino community for National Preparedness Month. Released during Hispanic Heritage month, the advertisements centered around the Latino community’s commitment to personal planning for occasions and family milestones as a bridge to also planning for disasters.

In 2022, to continue these efforts, the National Preparedness Month campaign featured a call to action for the Black and African American community.

This year the Ready Campaign will focus on Older Adults.

2023 Theme: Take Control in 1, 2, 3

The Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3”. The campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disasters, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by the all-hazard events, which continue to threaten the nation.

We know older adults can face greater risks when it comes to the multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies we now face, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas.

Emergency managers and all those who work with and support older adult communities to access the new webpage available in English and Spanish languages at Ready.gov/older-adults and Ready.gov/es/adultos-mayores. For more information on preparing with disabilities visit Ready.gov/disability or Ready.gov/es/discapacidad in Spanish.

Videos

More Information

2022 Theme: A Lasting Legacy

feature_mini img

The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.

More Information

Videos

2021 Theme: Prepare to Protect

feature_mini img

Making a plan to prepare for disasters is the best way to protect your family.

Videos

More Information

Last Updated: 11/15/2023

Return to top