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