September is National Emergency Preparedness Month 

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging area residents to implement emergency plans. With winter fast approaching, many families are starting to get their winter emergency kits together. While this is great, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen says that families need to make sure they are prepared for emergency situations all year round. 

Emergency preparedness kits are a necessity in every household, and Carlsrud says that Norman-Mahnomen Public Health has partnered with area Hardware Stores, to help residents make their own kit. 

People with questions regarding emergency preparedness should contact their local public health office.