RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:

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Governor Stein's September Column: Preparedness Starts Before Disaster Strikes

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This month Governor Josh Stein is providing tips as North Carolina recognizes September as Preparedness Month. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein.

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September is Preparedness Month . . .

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