National Preparedness Month is observed each September and is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). National Preparedness Month promotes family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” Visit https://www.ready.gov/september to find great information and resources to help you prepare for and respond to emergencies. As we all know, this preparation is especially important for persons with chronic health conditions, so be informed and make a plan. The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) and the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) have many tools and resources to help the bleeding disorders community be proactive:
- HFA Be Prepared Toolkit (check-lists, articles and links to resources)
- National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF’s) HANDI Highlights Emergency Preparedness Resources to the Community (includes a link to the MASAC Recommendation Regarding Home Factor Supply for Emergency Preparedness for Patients with Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. Document #227.)
- Steps for Living – Preparedness Tips (basic to dos for caregivers of people with bleeding disorders)
