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Dear CNCS Grantees and Partners,
April 30 is a National Day of Action during the spring
campaign of America’s PrepareAthon! As our valued program and partner, we encourage you to participate in the National Service Safety Stand Down.
As always, CNCS is joining the federal government’s effort to increase
preparedness among federal agencies and employees. We encourage you to visit America’s
PrepareAthon! and find one of many ways to join the effort.
The Safety Stand Down allows you to take dedicated time to
work with your program staff, members, and partners to ensure they are prepared
in the face of disasters and emergencies, addressing topics including personal safety and
emotional well-being. Here's what you can do:
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Schedule your Safety Stand Down anytime this
month leading up to April 30.
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Register
your activity at America’s PrepareAthon! and make your effort
count!
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Share your activity and photos
with us at DSU@cns.gov.
- Send us a list of your participating program's members, and we’ll provide you with an official Certificate of Participation signed by Wendy Spencer.
If you know of any other organizations, programs, or partners that could benefit, please share this email and help introduce or expand their preparedness efforts.
Join the movement alongside all of our CNCS programs and the many thousands of other individuals and organizations around the country! Help us better prepare our homes, neighborhoods, offices, and communities.
Together, we can be more resilient in the face of disaster.
In Service,
 Kelly DeGraff
Senior Advisor, Disaster Services Unit
Corporation for National and Community Service
 Whether disaster planning is a part of your daily activities or something you rarely think about – preparing for disasters and emergencies is a good program practice. Bring individuals and groups together to commit increasing your levels of preparedness.
There are 10 ways to get involved in America’s PreareAthon!
Find ways to engage with your program staff, members, and partners. Test your communications equipment – learn to text! Practice an evacuation drill at your office or with your family. Check out the resources and learn about the ways you can participate in America’s PreareAthon!
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 As part of the National Service Safety Stand Down, take a look at the hazards below. There are many resources available at America’s PrepareAthon! that address specific hazards like:
In each Hazard Section, you can find a Playbook with emergency plans, disaster drills / exercises and other material specifically related to that hazard!
Visit America’s PrepareAthon! to find out about all of the resources that can help you better prepare for disasters and emergencies.
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