With the New Year upon us, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign is reminding Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2009. Resolve to be Ready is a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses, and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in the New Year.

Being ready for emergencies can be easy if you follow the Ready Campaign's three steps: 1) Get an emergency supply kit; 2) Make a family emergency plan; and 3) Be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses.

Visit www.ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY for free materials about ways to keep your family safe all year long.