Emergency Preparedness News & Events Update: Resolve to Be Ready in 2011: The Ready Campaign is making an emergency preparedness resolution easy to keep by providing the tools and resources needed to take the three important steps: get a kit, make a plan and be informed. Download the Resolve to Be Ready Toolkit, which includes information about the importance of including people with disabilities in planning for emergencies. You can also create an online personal emergency plan that you can download and print.

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