Upcoming Chapter Event 

September 15, 2026 12:00 - 1:30 PM  Richardson Office of Emergency Management

Information:  Richardson Office of Emergency Management (must pre-register for event)

Location:  Richardson Fire Training and EOC

Address:  1621 E Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082

September 27-30, 2026  DRJ Fall 2026 Conference

Volunteers: All Texas ACP Booth, North TX ACP Exhibitor booth

Link: DRJ Fall 2026

Location: Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX

Address:  1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

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President's Address

Preparedness Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Hello ACP Chapter Members,

September is National Preparedness Month, making it a great opportunity for those of us in business continuity, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and disaster recovery to bring greater visibility to the work we do every day.

But this year, I’d like to challenge us to think beyond our programs, plans, and exercises.

One of the strongest signs of organizational resilience is when employees understand that preparedness isn’t solely the responsibility of the business continuity team. Every employee has a role, from knowing how they will receive emergency communications to understanding what they should do when normal operations or technology aren’t available.

September gives us a perfect opportunity to reinforce that message.

Consider using National Preparedness Month to start conversations rather than simply distribute information. Ask employees what they would do during an extended power outage or technology disruption. Do they know their department’s critical priorities? Would they know where to find information during an emergency? Do managers understand when and how to escalate an incident?

These simple conversations can uncover gaps while helping employees think differently about their own role in preparedness. You might also consider using department meetings, internal communications, or short scenario discussions to make preparedness more visible and approachable throughout the organization.

It’s also a great opportunity to remind employees that preparedness extends beyond the workplace. Encourage them to develop family emergency plans, understand local hazards, maintain basic emergency supplies, and know how they will communicate with family members during a disaster. Employees who are personally prepared are often better positioned to support their organizations during a crisis.

As continuity professionals, we can build the framework, establish governance, and provide the tools, but we can’t create resilience alone. True operational resilience happens when preparedness becomes part of the culture and people instinctively consider resilience in their everyday responsibilities.

This September, let’s use National Preparedness Month to move preparedness beyond our teams and make resilience something everyone owns.

Joel Navarro
President, North Texas Chapter

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