Did you know...

Although most people communicate that they feel planning for emergencies is important, less than 40% have an emergency kit and complete family communication plan.

Outside New England

Thanks to the successful work of all the teachers and students participating in STEP over the past two years in New England, two other FEMA Regions have decided to offer the program to their communities.

Wisconsin

FEMA Region V plans to train 3,000 students in Wisconsin during the 2010-2011 school year.

Ready Wisconsin STEP
http://ready.wi.gov/STEP/default.asp

New York + New Jersey

FEMA Region II implemented STEP for 3,000 students in the Spring and Fall of 2010 in New York and New Jersey.

Region II STEP
http://www.fema.gov/about/regions/regionii/natl_prep_step.shtm