Annual Events
There are many events throughout the year that you can connect with to promote emergency preparedness. See the monthly themes or nationally recognized events.
January
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Shelter, Clothing and Fire
- Resolve To Be Ready
- Winter Safety
- National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- National Radon Awareness Month
- Identity Theft Awareness Week. Last week in Jan and First week in Feb
February
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Water
- Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month
- Winter Safety
March
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Food
- Spring and Flood Safety
- National Tsunami Awareness Week
- World Backup Day
April
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Communication
- Be Ready Utah Birthday: April 6th
- Great Utah Shakeout: 3rd Thursday at 10:15
- National Financial Capability Month
- #SafePlaceSelfie Day
- National Public Health Week
- Global Volunteer Month
- National Volunteer Appreciation Week
- Workplace Violence Awareness Month
- National Supply Chain Integrity Month
May
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: First Aid
- National Wildfire Awareness Month
- National Building Safety Month
- National Hurricane Preparedness Week
- Don’t Fry Day
- National Dam Safety Day
- Business Continuity Awareness Week
- National Small Business Month
- National Mental Health Month
June
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Safety and Security
- National Safety Month
- Pet Preparedness Month
- Summer Safety and Extreme Heat Safety
- National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
July
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Cooking
- Fireworks Safety
- Extreme Heat Safety
August
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Hygiene and Sanitation
- Extreme Heat Safety
September
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Important Documents and Money
- National Preparedness Month
- Anniversary of 9/11
- Fall Safety
- Business Continuity Education Month
October
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Light and Power
- Cyber Security Awareness Month
- National Community Planning Month
- National Fire Prevention Week
- Global Handwashing Day
- Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
November
- Be Ready Utah Topic of the Month: Tools and Personal Items
- World Tsunami Awareness Day (Even for those who may visit the ocean)
- Holiday Thanksgiving Cooking Safety
- Holiday Online Shopping Safety
- Winter Weather Safety
December
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