09/08/2026
Washington State’s Emergency Management Division encourages all residents to be prepared in the event of an emergency. They have broken down the year into manageable monthly tasks that will help households be ready.
September Task – Store Critical Supplies Under the Bed
Be ready to respond day or night. When disaster strikes, the more procedures you have in place, and the easier they are to remember and implement, the more effective and efficient your response will be.
One way to prepare is to store supplies under the bed so you know where to go to get essentials.
Critical items:
• Sturdy shoes to protect your feet from broken glass
• Work gloves, preferably leather, to protect your hands from broken glass
• Flashlight is essential for a nighttime response
Other items:
• Hard hat or bicycle helmet to protect you from falling objects
• An OK/Help sign and tape to post in a window or on the front door
• Out-of-area contact card, stored in a plastic bag
• A whistle to call for help
Learn more about what supplies to store under the bed and Washington State’s “Prepare in a Year” program: https://mil.wa.gov/prepare-in-a-year
