NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2020
From Ready.gov, National Preparedness Month:
“National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September.”
The 2020 NPM theme is: ‘Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.’
- Make A Plan: Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the coronavirus.
- Build A Kit: Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.
- Prepare for Disasters: Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.
- Teach Youth About Preparedness: Talk to your kids about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.”
When major disasters strike, visit the U.S. Census Bureau’s Emergency Management page to access demographic and economic data for the impacted areas. You will also find our mission critical tools: Census Business Builder, OnTheMap for Emergency Management, COVID-19 Interactive Data Hub, local Weather Forecasting Offices and more.
About the Author
Share This Story
Related Blogs
RxDC Reporting: What Employers Should Do Before the June 1 Deadline
Each year, group health plans must report detailed prescription drug and healthcare spending data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting—commonly referred to as RxDC reporting—is due by June 1 and applies to most employer-sponsored group health plans that offer prescription drug coverage.
Chronic Condition Management 2.0: GLP-1 Alternatives and New Digital Therapeutics
Chronic conditions have long been the primary driver of employer healthcare spending, but 2026 marks a turning point in how organizations are approaching prevention, treatment, and long-term management. With GLP-1 medications dominating headlines — and budgets — employers are urgently exploring complementary or alternative strategies that can improve outcomes without unsustainable cost growth. The result is a new wave of digital therapeutics, metabolic health programs, and integrated care models that promise a more balanced approach to chronic disease management.
The Return-to-Office Reset: How Benefits Are Being Re-Engineered in 2026
After several years of experimentation, many employers are tightening hybrid schedules or requiring more in-office days. This “return-to-office reset” is reshaping benefits strategies as organizations look for ways to support commuting employees, improve onsite experience, and maintain flexibility. What began as a workplace policy shift is now driving a broader rethinking of how benefits can reinforce culture, productivity, and retention.