--- title: Remembering 9/11 and Being Prepared description: Remembering 9/11 and Being Prepared --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2011/09/08/remembering-911-and-being-prepared#) # Remembering 9/11 and Being Prepared Sep 8, 2011 12:38:28 PM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Son_Rise_Morning_show_logo.png?width=241&height=134&name=Son_Rise_Morning_show_logo.png "Son_Rise_Morning_show_logo")Today on the [Son Rise Morning Show with Brian Patrick](http://sonrisemorningshow.com/), Brian and I discussed two important topics: preparing ourselves and our families for disasters and emergencies, and prayerfully remembering the victims of 9/11 as we commemorate the tenth anniversary of that tragic event. During the conversation, I shared several links and resources to aid you in both preparing and in remembering the 9/11 souls and families in your prayers. #### Disaster Preparedness: To help you and your children be prepared in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack, check out the following resources: - [Ready.gov](http://www.ready.gov/) - a terrific "one stop shopping" resource to help you prepare - [Ready Kids](http://www.ready.gov/kids/home.html) - a child friendly resource with helpful printable tools to create an emergency kit and prepare emergency contact information for each member of the family - [Does your emergency kit have a cell phone?](http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/02/tech/mobile/cell-phone-emergency/index.html?hpt=te_bn15) - a recent CNN article with a variety of tech recommendations to help your family prepare for disaster readiness - [Get Tech Ready](http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/tech.html) - a "tech" checklist for getting prepared for emergencies #### Prayerfully Remembering 9/11 As we prepare to commemorate Sunday's tenth anniversary of the events of September 11, you may wish to explore the following resources personally or share them with your family: - [USCCB: The Catholic Church Remembers](http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/september-11/index.cfm) - numerous prayer and liturgical resources, Bishops' statements, remembrances and more - [Archdiocese of New York Remembering 9/11 Resources](http://www.archny.org/news-events/remembering-911/) - Facebook Memorials: Finally, I invite you to spend ten minutes watching this amazing video prepared by [Fr. James Martin, Culture Editor for America Magazine](http://www.americamagazine.org/). Fr. Jim takes us on a pilgrimage to places in New York related to September 11 and recalls his personal involvement in the moments, days and weeks following the events of 9/11. 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