Warren County Emergency Services is asking residents to plan for emergencies during September for National Preparedness Month. Among the steps you should take; Determining where to evacuate should you have to leave your home, including designating a meeting place and a location to seek shelter. Putting together an emergency kit that includes water, non-perishable food, medications and other items, and preparing the area around your home for bad weather. Trim tree branches, maintain home gutters and identify other possible threats to your home during wind or heavy rain.