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September is National Preparedness Month,
and this year's observance takes on special significance,
as we remember those who lost their lives 10 years ago on September 11th.
Over the past year, we've introduced the NASA family to the concept of family preparedness.
You've been provided access to resources that will help you develop plans to take care of your family,
and even pets, whenever an emergency arises.
As the program evolves, additional resources will be made available to include topics such as urban survival.
In an effort to reach everyone in the family, a NASA kid's corner is being developed on the family preparedness Web site,
which will be full of downloadable resources and activities for your children to increase their awareness.
Our NASA family has to be prepared for a natural disaster or terrorist attack that could happen at any time or place throughout the country.
Hi, I'm Jay Henn, Executive Director for Headquarters Operations.
Living and working in the national capital area is a wonderful experience. We have easy access to some of the country's premier museums, monuments, and other cultural
institutions. With a short drive, you and your families can enjoy the Chesapeake Bay, the Shenandoah Valley, and historic battlefields including Antietam and Gettysburg.
Unfortunately, in addition to these impressive cultural and natural attractions, we are also exposed to a number of hazards
including hurricanes, earthquakes, severe winter weather, and the remote but real possibility of terrorist activity.
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage each and every employee here at NASA Headquarters to stop and take the time to prepare yourself
and your family for these emergencies. The safety and well-being of you and your families is essential to the success of our mission here at NASA.
It is my job, and that of the members of our emergency management team, to help ensure your safety and security while working in the Headquarters building
or at other locations in the downtown area. But we rely upon you to be prepared, and to prepare your families, for events that may occur while you are at home
or enjoying the greater Washington, DC, area. Please use the resources provided through this Web site to develop a family preparedness plan
so that each and every one of your family members will know exactly what to do in an emergency situation. Thank you, and be safe.
Remember, when it comes to preparedness, it's up to you to make sure everyone in your family knows their stuff. This is a mission at which we cannot afford to fail.