· 2012. 10. 17. · in 2012, the campaign held a cat photo contest in conjunction with national...

Photo of Buddy by Michelle Holshue.

www.aphagetready.orgCover photo of GoGo, Kim Krisberg. This page, from left, Oscar, by Christine Flinton. Flashlight Cat by Nicole Softness.

About Get ReadyLaunched in 2006, APHA's Get Ready campaign helps Americans prepare themselves, their familiesand their communities for all disasters and hazards,including pandemic flu, infectious disease, naturaldisasters and other emergencies.

In 2012, the campaign held a cat photo contest inconjunction with National Preparedness Month. The contest, which was featured on the I Can HasCheezburger! website, used cats as a fun way to educate on preparedness. People from across the country submitted photos to the contest, which resulted in this calendar.

The Get Ready campaign includes free resources, including fact sheets, a blog, a Twitter, podcasts,Q&As and a calendar of events. Browse our site forfree materials you can use at your next health fair orcommunity event, or find information to help you getmore prepared!

Photo of Cooper by Karen Late Hamilton.

January 2013 A battery-operated emergency radio will help you stay informed in the event of apower outage. Don’t forget extra batteries in your stockpile!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Photo of Hudson, above, by Sandra Senter.

February 2013 In the winter, your emergency bag should include warm clothes and extra blankets– both at home and in your car!


Photo of Sol by Kristi Yingling.

Photo of Zak, left, by Rosemary Calhoun. Photo of Huckleberry, right, by Katie Wheeler.

March 2013 A “go-bag” is an emergency kit that you have packed and ready to go in case youneed to leave in a hurry.


Daylight saving time beginsSet Your Clocks, Check YourStocks!

April 2013 More tips to build your stockpile on the cheap: Pick up one or two items at a time,or wait for a sale and then stock up!


National Public Health WeekApril 1–7 www.nphw.org

Photo of Morgan and Spencer by Kayla Prince.

May 2013 Don’t forget to include your pets in your preparedness plan! Have extra pet food onhand and carriers ready in case you need to evacuate.


Photo of Saffron byElizabeth Adams.

June 2013 For free preparedness tips for any kind of disaster, visit APHA’s Get Ready website:www.aphagetready.org.


Photo of Dexter by Meghan McPherson.

July 2013 Water is very important to stockpile before disaster strikes. Have at least three gallons of water for each family member, plus extra water for your pets!


Photo of Fatboy, left,by Isabella Zutrau-Pell. Photo, right, ofLacey by ChelseaKolander.

August 2013 In the event of a hurricane or tornado, move your family — and pets! — to a basement or an inside room without windows.


Photo of NouVelle by Jan Klawitter.

September 2013 The best time to get your flu shot is now, before the flu season starts.


September is National Preparedness Month!

Get Ready Day

Photo of Suggs by Liza King.

October 2013 Hold an emergency drill with your family so that they know what todo when the time comes.


Photo of Susie, left, by Robin Straughan.Photo, right, of Sneaky and Penny by TanyaWeigel.

November 2013 Make a plan so that your loved ones know where to meet you in case of an emergency. Pick one place in your town and another location farther away.


Daylight saving time endsSet Your Clocks, Check YourStocks!

Photos, clockwise from top left: Valerie, by Colleen Hodges; Nevada, byJill Ortman-Fouse; group photo of Roller Girl, Reggie, Rex, Archie, BabyBrother, Betty and Veronica by Jill Trescott; and Ernie, by Michele Late.

December 2013 Once you have your emergency stockpile together, remember to regularly checkfood and batteries for expiration dates, and replace anything that has expired!


Photo of Ernie by Scarlett Pack.

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