army community awareness program

Army Community Awareness Program

Saving Lives Through Individualand Family Preparedness

EM is a key component of the Army Protection Strategy.

PreparednessProtect the Army from all hazards

MitigationReduce the loss of

life and property

ResponseMaintain critical

missions

RecoveryRestore mission-

essential functions

Community Awareness isa force multiplier.

Key EM Capabilities•Mass Warning and Notification•Command and Control•Community Awareness•First and Emergency Responders•Definitive Medical Care

PreparednessProtect the Army from all hazards

MitigationReduce the loss of

life and property

ResponseMaintain critical

missions

RecoveryRestore mission-

essential functions

This campaign will help increase survivability and resilience.

Elements of the Campaign

Central Themes– Duty to be prepared– Preparedness saves lives– Be self-sufficient first 72 hours– Peace of mind for deployed

loved ones.

Action-oriented Information

Get a Kit

Make a Plan

Be Informed

The Technical Approach

LeverageResources

JPMG

ConductPilots

USAREUR

Fort Hood

GetFeedback

DevelopToolkit

Print

Web

Multimedia

Templates

Guidance

Project Timeline

September is…

National Preparedness Month

Winter07-08

Fall08

Fall07

Summer08

Develop strategy and products

Launch pilot campaigns in USAREURand Fort Hood

Gather feedback from pilots and adjust products for army-wide roll-out.

Coordinate Army-wide publicityand availability.

Spring08

In Conclusion…

Army Community Awareness Program

Saving Lives Through Individualand Family Preparedness