Every year the month of September is recognized by the Department of Homeland Security as National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared,” and one of the highlights this year is teaching today’s youth to prepare for disasters. Locally, the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. is hosting its second annual fire prevention open house from noon until 3 p.m. onSaturday, Sept. 21. The event is being held at the firehouse, located at 20th Street and Central Avenue in Ship Bottom.