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National Preparedness Month 2017 - Tip 3 - It Takes a Community

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First Responder Resource Group member Lt. Jason Smith of the Montgomery County, MD, Fire and Rescue Department and partners from District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department share why knowing your community is critical to preparing for and surviving an emergency situation. (DHS Video by Science & Technology Directorate/Released)