GEORGETOWN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Williamson County issued the following news release:
National Preparedness Month highlights the importance of preparedness and serves as an opportunity to inform and educate residents, businesses, schools and communities to be more prepared to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all threats and hazards.
"Preparedness starts long before a warning is issued. It starts with the steps we take today to protect our families, our neighbors and ourselves," said Williamson County Office of Emergency Management Chief Bruce Clements. "When we know our risks, have a plan and know what to do when an emergency happens, we're not just protecting our own families, we're building a stronger, more ...