Awareness Events - Monthly Awareness Campaigns

January

Events

• AMBER Alert Day (Jan 13)
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Make A Plan
• Emergency Preparedness
• Winter Storm Preparation
• National Blood Donor Month 
• National Radon Awareness / Testing Month  
• National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month 

February

Events

• America Saves - Emergency Disaster Budget
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Water 
• National Burn Awareness Week
• Earthquake Awareness Month 
• Flood Safety Awareness
• Winter Safety Awareness
• National 211 Day (Feb 11)

March

Events

• Mitigation Month
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Sheltering 
• National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
• Flood Safety Awareness Continued
• Groundwater Awareness Week
• American Red Cross Month 
• National Poison Prevention Month 
• Natural Resources Month 
• The Great American Cleanup 
• Fix A Leak Week 

April

Events

• Earth Day (Apr 22)   

• Flood Awareness & Safety continued 

• National Volunteer Month – part of preparedness campaign 
• 911 Education – part of preparedness campaign 
• Public Health week 
• Public Safety TeleCommunicator (Dispatch) week 
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness – Food  
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month 
• National Financial Capability for Disasters Month 
• National Health Information Privacy & Security Week

May

Events

• United States Armed Forces Day (May 18)
• Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (May 13)
• Memorial DAy
• Building Safety Month
• Boat Safety Month
• Camping Preparedness Safety Month
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Work, School, Community 
• National Safe Kids week 
• Salvation Army Week 
• National EMS Week 
• National Arson Awareness Week 
• National Older Americans Preparedness Month 
• Nevada Wildland Fire Awareness Month 
• Search & Rescue Month 
• Public Service Recognition Week 
• Heat Safety Awareness Month
• Military Appreciation Month
• Small Business Preparedness Week

June

Events

• Flag Day (June 14)
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Unique Family Needs 
• Heat Safety Awareness Month 
• National Pet Preparedness Month
• Amateur Radio Month
• National CPR & AED Awareness Week
• United States Army Day (Jun 14)
• Lightning Awareness Week 
• National Summer Safety Month 
• National Student Safety Month 
• Wildfire Safety Continued

July

Events

• Antiterrorism Awareness Month
• American's Disabilities Act Awareness Anniversary 
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Family Communications Plan 
• National Cell Phone Emergency Alerts Month 
• National Vehicle Theft Protection Month
• National Fireworks Safety Month
• Forest Fire Safety Awareness Month

August

Events

• US Coast Guard (Aug 4)
• National Night Out Event (2nd Tuesday)
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Get involved
• National CDC Immunization Awareness Month 
• Hazardous Weather Awareness 
• Back to School Safety Preparedness

September

Events

• 911 Remembrance
• United States Air Force Day (Sep 18)
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Be Informed 
• America’s PrepareAthon
• National Preparedness Month
• National Service Dog Month
• Food Safety Education Month

October

Events

• United States Navy Day (Oct 13)
• The Great Nevada Shake Out (3rd Thurs)
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Power
• Celebrate Safe Communities  
• Crime Prevention Month
• Cybersecurity Awareness Month
• National Crime Prevention Month 
• Structure Fire Awareness 
• Fire Prevention Week
• Energy Awareness Month
• America's Safe School Week

November

Events

• United States Marine Corps Day (Nov 10)
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - Emergency Supply Kit
• Critical Infrastructure Preparedness Month
• Nevada Flood Awareness Week 
• National Family Volunteer Day (Nov 17)
• National Don't Text & Drive Week 
• Military Family Appreciation Month
• National American Heritage Month
• Veterans Day (Nov 11)

December

Events

• National Guard Day (Dec 13)
• Winter Storm Awareness
• Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Month
• Do 1 Thing: Emergency Preparedness - First Aid 
• Impaired Driving Prevention Month
• Plan Ahead for Health Awareness Month
• National Influenza Vaccination Week
• Holiday Preparedness Month
• Safe Toys and Gifts Month