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Release Date: 01/26/05 10:00:00
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge joined Homeownership Alliance President Rick Davis (left), Fannie Mae Executive Vice President Ken Bacon (center),and Independent Community Bankers of America Executive Vice President Karen Thomas (right) in Washington, DC. DHS Photo/Barry Bahler
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
January 26, 2005
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge today joined Homeownership Alliance President Rick Davis and Habitat for Humanity International Vice President Tom Jones to release the Emergency Preparedness Guide, a valuable new resource for homeowners. The guide, unveiled during an event at Habitat for Humanity International’s "Congress Building America" home in Washington, D.C., is the result of a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Homeownership Alliance.
“The Emergency Preparedness Guide gives homeowners practical measures they can take now to prepare themselves, their families, and their homes for any possible emergencies,” said Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. “We are pleased to join the Homeownership Alliance and Habitat for Humanity in this important effort.”
The Homeownership Alliance produced the Emergency Preparedness Guide and will distribute copies of it through the local offices of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Local NAR offices will include the guide in their closing day materials for new homeowners. In addition, the Alliance will provide Habitat for Humanity International with copies of the Emergency Preparedness Guide to distribute to its new homeowners.
The publication, which is based on the recommendations of the Department of Homeland Security’s Ready campaign, outlines the simple steps homeowners can take to prepare for an emergency. The guide includes information on:
The Emergency Preparedness Guide is the latest effort by Homeland Security’s Ready campaign, to encourage Americans to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies. Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.
Launched in February 2003 by Homeland Security and the Ad Council, the Ready campaign is designed to educate and empower individuals to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies. The goal of the campaign is to get Americans involved and, ultimately, to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation. Since its launch, more than 210 million people have seen or read about Ready and its website has received over 1.8 billion hits. Individuals interested in receiving a “Get Ready Now” brochure may call 1-800-BE-READY or visit Ready.gov for more information.
Based in Washington, D.C., the Homeownership Alliance is a coalition of more than fifteen organizations committed to ensuring support for the American housing system. Members include Consumer Federation of America, The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, The Enterprise Foundation, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Habitat for Humanity International, Independent Community Bankers of America, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, National Association of Real Estate Brokers, National Association of Realtors®, World Floor Covering Association, National Bankers Association, National Council of La Raza, and National Urban League.
Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, Ga., is an ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. By the end of 2005, Habitat will have built its 200,000th house and more than one million people will be living in Habitat homes they helped build.
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