 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Brandi Wills. September is National Preparedness Month and the Navy wants you to be ready. The Ready Navy program helps you anticipate disasters and emergencies which can happen to anyone at any time with little to no warning. So the Ready Navy program aligns itself with National Preparedness Month. This is the Navy's effort in trying to inform the Navy community about personal preparedness because all personal preparedness really starts with the individual. An installation or a region or a command can really only do so much for you in protecting you during an emergency or crisis. As part of the Navy community you play an important part in preparing for emergencies. Be informed, make a plan and build a kit. Visit the Ready Navy website for more information and checklists on how to be better prepared.