Monthly Observances

September is National Readiness Month

After 9/11, the federal government created a National Readiness Month to encourage all Americans to be ready in case disaster strikes. Floods, fires, and other events can strike without warning. Are you ready?

1. What website address can you visit to learn more about disaster preparedness? a. www.ready.gov/plan b. www.disater/plan.gov c. www.Ihaveaplan.gov d. www.createaplan.gov

2. Which US government agency manages the response to national disasters? a. FEMA b. Red Cross c. Help Across America d. EMAG

3. When was National Readiness Month established? After… a. WWI b. WWII c. The 9/11 attacks d. The Korean War

4. Having a disaster plan is… a. a good idea b. can save your property c. can help you keep your family safe d. all of the above

5. Your plan should include a. financial preparedness b. food and bottled water c. pets d. all of the above

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month

Vegetarian Awareness Month was started in 1971 as an extension of Vegetarian Awareness Week. Vegetarians include items in their diet which contain milk products (vegans only eat plant-based food products). Vegetarianism has been around since before recorded history and endures to this day. How much do you know about being a vegetarian? Let’s find out…

1. Vegetarians do not eat: a. String beans b. fish c. bean sprouts d. potatoes

2. Vegetarianism has been a popular eating style since before history was first recorded: a. T b. F

3. National Vegetarian Awareness Month was established on: a. October 7, 1977 b. October 25, 1971 c. October 1, 1971 d. October 3, 1971

4. You can ease into a vegetarian eating plan by reducing your consumption of meat: a. T b. F

5. Vegetarians and Vegans are the same. a. T b. F

Answer key: B, A, C, A, B