National Preparedness Month | Build a Kit
When we think of emergency kits, we often picture heavy-duty survival gear. But true readiness starts with the spaces where you spend the most time—your desk and your daily commute.
For Week 2 of National Preparedness Month, we are focusing on low-lift, high-impact desk and vehicle kits using items you likely already have:
Commuter Basics: A reliable power bank, charging cables, and non-perishable snacks.
First-Line Medical: Personal backup medications, a travel first-aid kit, and a basic light source.
Equipping your desk and your vehicle ensures you remain resilient, wherever duty calls.
Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow.
WASHINGTON (NNS) ā€” Naval District Washington (NDW) will participate in the annual Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale (HURREX/CG) 2026 from April 13 to 24. The two-week exercise, led by the U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command, will test the Navyā€™s ability to respond to destructive weather and to ensure the readiness of our shore infrastructure to support the warfighter. The exercise will simulate a major...
WASHINGTON (NNS) ā€” Naval District Washington (NDW) will participate in the annual Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale (HURREX/CG) 2026 from April 13 to 24. The two-week exercise, led by the U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command, will test the Navyā€™s ability to respond to destructive weather and to ensure the readiness of our shore infrastructure to support the warfighter. The exercise will simulate a major...
