National Preparedness Month 2011

Johnson County in conjunction with Statewide and National efforts is supporting National Preparedness Month (NPM) 2011 during the month of September.  In Johnson County, NPM 2011 will focus on changing perceptions about emergency preparedness and will help local citizens understand what it truly means to be Ready. Several activities, programs and events have been established to help meet this mission.

Johnson County Townhall -- Where Tradition Meets Technology	Faces of Johnson County
Evening Chats -- September 27th Webinars -- September 26th Twitter Chat -- September 13th and 28th Johnson County Radio Network -- September 23rd (All times and locations are available here)	The model practices program highlights the preparedness efforts of individuals and various organizations and businesses in Johnson County.  These video interviews discuss how these organizations respond to various threats as well as the challenges they face.  Click here for more information! Citizens are also invited to help Johnson County better refine its preparedness program by taking a short personal preparedness quiz.  The quiz can be taken by clicking here.
Johnson County Radio Network	State of Preparedness
The Johnson County Radio Network brings public safety and emergency management topics to internet radio.  Shows can be listened to live or via Podcast.  JCRN will host several shows during National Preparedness Month.	Johnson County has prepared an annual report called the "State of Preparedness".  This report highlights all the programs, activities, and policies Johnson County departments and agencies maintain to ensure Johnson County is a Community Prepared!  This report will be presented by the end of September 2011.