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Arizonans encouraged to participate in 30 Days, 30 Ways to prepare for emergencies
PHOENIX— Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed September Arizona Preparedness Month in conjunction with National Preparedness Month in an effort to encourage people, businesses and communities to prepare for potential emergencies. In honor of Preparedness Month, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) is asking residents to participate in the “30 Days, 30 Ways to Get Prepared” activities this September. The program emphasizes 30 simple steps to prepare yourself and your community for disasters by taking one action each day of the month. “Being prepared for an emergency is everyone’s job, and it starts at home,,” said Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck,…