Preparedness priorities: Protect life, then property, then the environment

The Hill: It may be ironic that September has routinely been considered National Preparedness Month. It is also the month of increased activity of hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin. Why not engage in real world practice if you are in Florence’s way? This week many of our leaders were urging us to do just that. With or without a behemoth storm bearing down on you, one only has to look at the many resources and preparedness tips found on Ready.Gov for ideas to keep the family safe and in the groove of year round preparedness.