Aug. 2, 2006: Homeland Security Dept. Updates Emergency Preparedness Website
WASHINGTON - The tornados, flooding, and wildfires recently experienced in parts of the United States are another reminder of how critical it is for Americans to prepare for emergencies. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign has launched an updated version of its Website, www.ready.gov, to educate Americans about the steps they should take to be ready for a variety of emergencies.
"All Americans have a responsibility to take steps now to be prepared for emergencies whether they are caused by nature or by man," said Homeland Security's Under Secretary for Preparedness George W. Foresman.