National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 
In 2021, FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council broke ground by producing the first-ever national preparedness campaign specifically targeting the Latino community for National Preparedness Month. Released during Hispanic Heritage month, the advertisements centered around the Latino community’s commitment to personal planning for occasions and family milestones as a bridge to also planning for disasters.
This one-of-a-kind campaign is committed to putting people first and reaching communities where they are. To continue these efforts, this year’s National Preparedness Month campaign will feature a call to action for the Black and African American community.
This year’s national public service announcements are being developed and will be released throughout the country this September, to help get preparedness information into the hands of those who live in underserved communities.
2023 Theme: Preparing for Older Adults
The Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disaster, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by the all-hazard events, which continue to threaten the nation.
We know older adults can face greater risks when it comes to the multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies we now face, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability, or live in rural areas.
Emergency managers and all those who work with and support older adult communities to access the new webpage available in English and Spanish languages at Ready.gov/older-adults and Ready.gov/es/adultos-mayores for initial messaging, graphics and resources.

• Know what disasters could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation, and when to shelter in place, and plan what you need to do in both cases.

• Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV and radio for warnings about severe weather in your area.

• Download the FEMA app and get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.

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Salem – If you have a brilliant idea for a workplace safety or health training or education project, but you're not sure where to go for funding to help make it a reality, consider Oregon OSHA's grant program. We are ready to hear your pitch.
The division is now accepting grant applications for the creation of innovative on-the-job safety or health training or education projects. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2. Oregon OSHA prioritizes unique projects that engage workers on essential workplace safety or health topics. Such projects may include an immersive training video or an eye-catching safety publication or a package of helpful safety and health guidelines and checklists.
Go online to learn about how to apply or contact Matt Kaiser, 971-599-9638, [email protected]
The grant program focuses on high-hazard Oregon industries, such as forestry, construction, or agriculture, or a specific work process to reduce or eliminate hazards. Any labor or employer association, educational institution that is affiliated with a labor association or employer association, or any nonprofit entity may apply.
Grants may not be used to pay for projects that are purely research in nature or for regular ongoing activities or those specifically required by law. Only new or substantially expanded activities will be considered for funding. The goal is not to reinvent the wheel or solve a problem that has already been solved. Instead, the goal is to take workplace safety and health training or education to a new level. Materials produced by grant recipients cannot be sold for profit, and all grant materials become public domain. Depending on the type of project, some of the materials will be housed in the Oregon OSHA Resource Center, while some materials will be available online.
Some examples of past grant projects include:

• A virtual reality training for health care providers to help identify hazards related to infection control and prevention in hospitals
• Creation of safe-design guidelines for anchoring systems used as part of logging operations
• An educational program for nurses to prevent ergonomic-related injuries
• Videos and related training aids describing the most prevalent health hazards in construction: silica, lead, noise, and asbestos
• Spanish-language flip charts designed to help prevent heat-related illness among forest workers

The Oregon Legislature launched the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Grant Program in 1990. Award recommendations are made by Oregon OSHA's Safe Employment Education and Training Advisory Committee, a group with members from business, labor, and government.

About Oregon OSHA:
Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, enforces the state's workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, go to osha.oregon.gov.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon's largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, go to www.oregon.gov/dcbs/.

On behalf of the Southern Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference planning committee, it is my honor to invite and welcome you to our annual conference. Our conference is a joint effort and partnership between Oregon OSHA and the Southern Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). We have been working on this conference for the last ten months. We have so many dedicated committee members that have been working hard to bring you the best conference possible. It’s been four years since we held a full in-person conference like this. We are determined to bring you a conference to match and probably exceed your hopes and expectations.  
 
I still believe that this is the premier safety conference of its kind in our region, regularly drawing attendees from all over the northwest. The Professional Development Workshop on Tuesday, October 17th, will be taught by Bob Edwards author, trainer and consultant on “Operational Learning and Practical Application of Human Organizational Performance Principles.” Wednesday morning Bob will kick off the day with a keynote message about, “How to think like an Organizational Performance Coach.” Our Thursday morning keynote will be presented by author, trainer and consultant, Libby Gill on “Leading Through Change, Challenge, and Chaos.” Throughout the conference we have 27 breakout sessions for you to choose from. No matter what industry you are in, we have something for you at this conference: manufacturing, healthcare, construction, agricultural, etc. No matter your role in your organization, we have something for you: management, frontline employee, safety committee, HR, supervisor, etc.  
 
Also, don’t forget the pre-conference CPR and Flagging certification workshops on Tuesday or the award ceremony on Thursday. Between the education and networking opportunities and the great food catered by Ashland Hills Hotel, this may be the best opportunity in the region for anyone with safety responsibilities at your organization. Please join us and celebrate safety in Southern Oregon! 
 
Sincerely, 
David Hanson, Conference Chair ​