Combat Center concludes America’s Prepare-A-Thon 2016

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, UNITED STATES

09.29.2016

Story by Cpl. Levi Schultz 

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — On Sept. 30, the Combat Center will be participating in National Preparedness Day as part of America’s Prepare-A-Thon 2016, a presidential initiative geared toward arming Combat Center residents with the knowledge needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and man-made incidents.

On Preparedness Day, the Combat Center will test the Enterprise Mass Notification System (eMNS), an interactive, community notification system capable of providing voice and/or data messages to multiple, designated receivers through: desktop notification, telephone and social media to include a few.

“It is important that our residents are prepared for any situation that may arise,” said Luis Aguirre, installation emergency management specialist, G-7 Mission Assurance. “This day will provide everyone aboard the installation with the opportunity to practice responding to a crisis.”

One’s ability to benefit from the full spectrum of eMNS capabilities requires self-registration of personal contact information. Entering this personal information enhances Marine Corps Installations’ ability to rapidly provide emergency information and changes to the base's operating status during non-working hours and when you are away from your desk.

“Staying prepared is important because you ensure that you or your family doesn’t become a victim,” Aguirre said. “If you’re prepared for whatever may happen, our first responders can assist with other types of emergencies; it’s a matter of helping us help you.”

For additional information and to register on the National Prepare-A-Thon, visit www.ready.marines.mil or contact G-7 Mission Assurance at 830-6074.

• Date Taken: 09.29.2016
• Date Posted: 09.29.2016 11:25
• Story ID: 210914
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, US