September 1-30, 2008

Fifth Annual National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign. NPM is held each September and is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities.
September 2008 is the fifth annual NPM. The month will focus on important preparedness steps including:

• Get an Emergency Supply Kit
• Make a Family Emergency Plan
• Be Informed
• Get Involved

For more information on the Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month, please visit www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov. Information is also available by phone at 1-800-BE-READY or 1-888-SE-LISTO. Also, you can contact the Orlando Office of Emergency Management at 321-235-5437.
 

Disaster Volunteer Open House
(Open to general Public)

Get Involved and find out about the different areas where you can volunteer before, during and after a disaster. Meet the Orlando Office of Emergency Management Staff and Partners, Learn the role of the Emergency Operations Center and take a tour of the Orlando Operations Center. Volunteers are at liberty to choose their area and level of commitment.

Time: 9 am - 11 am
Where: Orlando Operations Center
110 N. Andes Ave., Orlando, FL
32807
RSVP: By calling 321-235-5437 or
Janice.Owens-Cannady@cityoforlando.net

For more information, please contact Adolfina Ortiz, Disaster Volunteer Manager/Orlando Citizen Corps Coordinator at 321-235-5432 or adolfina.ortiz@cityoforlando.net.
 

Citizen Police Academy
(Open to general public)

This 14-week program is held in the classroom setting and it is starting in September in the Orlando Police Department Auditorium, 100 S. Hughey Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. Class meets once a week from 6:30 pm – 9:30 p.m. Graduation on December 10, 2008.

The mission of the Citizen Police Academy is to introduce Citizens from all walks of life to the wide variety of functions performed in police work. Application and copy of identification are required. Now accepting Applications.

For more information: Ofc. John Keefe at (407) 246-2461or john.keefe@cityoforlando.net
 

The mission of the Citizen Police Academy is to introduce Business Owners to the wide variety of functions performed in police work. Classes schedule here. Application and copy of identification are required. Now accepting Applications.

For more information: Officer Alex Caro at (407) 246-2461 or alejandro.caro@cityoforlando.net

Don't forget to check our calendar each month for exciting opportunities and events!