National Preparedness Month draws focus to variety of actions

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign, now in its 15th year that aims to remind households, businesses and communities of the importance of preparing for all kinds of catastrophes.

Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins urges local residents to sign up for the Whitman County/City of Pullman Emergency Alert System to receive notification of natural disasters as soon as a threat is recognized. See Whitman County’s Emergency Management page as well as PPD’s website and social media platforms to find additional disaster preparedness resources.

For Whitman County, this past Aug...