Our Vision
Building Community Resilience
We envision a community that is self-reliant, resilient and ready to help their families and neighbors through life’s disruptions.
Our Organization
The Morgan County Preparedness Project (MCPP) is a program of the Morgan County Emergency Communications Network, LLC, a 501(c)3, a charitable non-profit organization.
You can make a tax deductible donation to advance preparedness and resilience in Morgan County. We use donations that are designated for the Preparedness Project to defray the costs of training materials, promotion of events and venue rental.
Our Mission
We help the residents of Morgan County become better prepared to handle man-made or natural disasters through building relationships, learning and sharing knowledge and skills.
We provide the structure, training and resources to enable them to be self-reliant and ready to assist their families and neighbors in times of need.
Preparedness Project Leaders and Staff
We are all volunteers and do not receive compensation for our time.
Categories of Preparedness
We focus on the following categories for training, knowledge sharing and collaboration:
Food & Water
Ensures that you have a sufficient and sustainable supply of food and water, along with the knowledge of how to store, purify, and prepare them in an emergency.
Communication
Includes systems and plans for staying in touch with others during a crisis, including family communication plans, emergency contacts, and alternative communication methods when traditional systems fail.
Medical
Focuses on having the necessary supplies, knowledge, and skills to manage health emergencies, provide basic medical care, and address hygiene and sanitation needs.
Health & Wellness
Focuses on living a healthy lifestyle, including physical fitness, nutrition and prevention of illness and disease, along with alternative remedies for common ailments.
Home Preparedness
Includes preparing your family for emergency situations and creating plans with special considerations for children and the elderly.
Income & Economics
Prepares you financially for unexpected disruptions by managing savings, diversifying income streams, and developing skills to ensure financial security during emergencies.
Outdoor Skills
Focuses on the practical knowledge needed for outdoor survival, including navigation, shelter-building, fire-starting, hunting, and foraging in wilderness situations.
Homesteading
Involves cultivating self-sufficiency by growing your own food, raising livestock, and creating a homestead that can sustain you during long-term crises.
Security & Defense
Ensures that you have the tools, training, and strategies to protect yourself, your family, and your property from threats during a crisis, including personal defense, home security, and self-defense techniques.
Situational Awareness
Involves being aware of your surroundings and understanding potential risks, threats, and opportunities, helping you to make informed decisions and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Mobility
Prepares you for quick evacuation, transportation, and recovery in the aftermath of a disaster, including bug-out plans and mobility equipment.
Preparedness Mindset
Covers the skills and knowledge necessary to lead effectively during a crisis, manage resources, and make decisions under pressure to ensure safety and survival.
Testimonials
Feedback from our friends:
Hear from your neighbors who have attended our events:
“Thank you for the excellent info. We’re hoping for more help with sources available via internet, books, etc.”
“Excellent info provided. Speakers were great.”
“Looking forward to any future events the group may have. Great presenters!!”
