DENVER -- This month is Save a Life September.

7NEWS and the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter want you to get prepared.

Do you know what to do in an emergency? Become informed, take a Red Cross class. No prerequisites are required. Learn CPR. Take a babysitter's training course. You can even learn pet first aid with the Red Cross.

What you learn today could save a life tomorrow.

For more information on Red Cross classes in your area, visit www.denver-redcross.org.

Do you know you should always have an emergency preparedness kit? It should include personal supplies for life threatening emergencies or disaster. Store it where it is easily accessible and make sure it's easy to carry. Get your kit started today. Get a brochure that tells you what to put in the kit. (This is a PDF File.)

What will your family do when your daily routines are disrupted by an emergency?

You should make a plan. Planning ahead will help you have the best possible response to a disaster like a fire, a blizzard or even a tornado. You'll know what each person is expected to do and where to meet.

For help getting your plan started, go to www.denver-redcross.org today.

From taking a CPR class to building an emergency kit to making a plan, there are many ways you can get started.

You never know when an accident, emergency or disaster may happen.

But what you know could help a stranger, a friend or a family member.

Don't put off learning today, what can Save a Life tomorrow.