The active tropics today are reminding us how important it is to prepare for extreme weather, and so is the calendar: September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is Preparedness Starts at Home, so be ready by: ✅ Making a family emergency plan ✅ Building an emergency supply kit ✅ Setting up multiple ways to receive warnings Learn more about how to prepare your home and family for whatever the weather can throw at you at weather.gov/safety | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)