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Be Prepared for Floods - Tips from Ready.gov
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Flooding is the nation's most common natural disaster, so it is very important to always be prepared for flooding no matter where you live. read
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Launches CDC-TV On-Line Video Resource
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
CDC-TV videos will cover a variety of health, safety, and preparedness topics. The videos are part of CDC's efforts to increase access to information that can help people prevent illness and injury. read
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign Reminds Americans That September Is National Preparedness Month 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
More than 1,800 national, regional, state, and local organizations have agreed to promote emergency preparedness during September's National Preparedness Month. Log in to see what communities, families, & individuals can do to be prepared for a disaster. read
American Red Cross on the Gulf Coast: Storms Coming and Going
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
With hurricane season in full swing, the American Red Cross wants to remind citizens of some of the key ways to help better prepare themselves and their families. read
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Emergency Managers Remind Public to Revise Disaster Plans and Refresh Emergency Kits
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Earthquake kits should include 72 hours worth of food, water, battery powered lanterns and radios and much more. This kit, along with family disaster plans, will help families stay safe in the event of an earthquake. read
Building a Safe Room Helps Protect Families Against Tornado-Force Winds
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Safe rooms built below ground level offer the best protection, but a Safe Room built in a first-floor interior room can also provide the necessary safeguards. read
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Announces New Security for Simplifying Laptop Bag Procedures
Monday, August 04, 2008
To help streamline the security process and better protect laptops TSA has recently encouraged manufacturers to design bags that will produce a clear and unobstructed image of the laptop when undergoing X-ray screening. read
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Answers: How Long Will it Take?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
FEMA and the Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division offer helpful guidelines, based on past examples and on current information developed after a disaster, on how long some post-incident steps are likely to take. read
California Wildfires: Protecting Your Health
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The American Red Cross provides information on how to better protect residents, emergency responders, and relief workers during and after a wildfire has taken place. read
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Offers Tips on Avoiding Health Hazards After Flooding
Monday, July 07, 2008
This article offers tips on how to avoid food hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, infections, electrocution and more. read
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Encourages Personal Preparedness This Storm Season
Monday, July 07, 2008
Some items to have on hand during a disaster are a disaster kit, stock up on non-perishable foods, have a supply of medicine, and don't forget about pet preparation. You should also know what to do if you have to evacuate. read
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Marks 5th Annual National Preparedness Month This September
Sunday, July 06, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today that more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local businesses and organizations have pledged their support and joined the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition. read
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Red Cross Want You to Be Informed and to Understand the Terms Quarantine and Isolation
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The term "quarantine" applies to more than just people. Click on to find out more. read
Active 2008 Hurricane Season Predictions Reinforce the Need to Prepare
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The American Red Cross urges the public to renew hurricane preparedness - by recommending that everyone dust off their disaster supplies kit and get better prepared now for a variety of possible disasters. read
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Says Preparation Still the Best Defense Against Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The best defense against tornadoes is making preparedness a priority. Severe storms and tornadoes can approach quickly, and there may be only a short amount of time to make life-or-death decisions. Advance planning is the keys to survival. read
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Announces a New Website Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER)
Sunday, May 04, 2008
This website helps the nation prepare for and respond to urgent public health threats by providing strategic direction, coordination, and support for all of CDC's terrorism preparedness and emergency response activities. read
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Officials Offer Tips to Speed Assistance Following a Tornado
Monday, April 07, 2008
Disaster recovery officials urge residents and businesses dealing with tornado and severe storm damage and loss to adopt a take-charge action plan to help speed the possibility of obtaining state and federal disaster aid. read
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Kids: Preparing Kids and Their Families
Monday, April 07, 2008
FEMA introduces "FEMA for Kids." This website allows kids to play games, enjoy stories, solve puzzles, and more. The underlying goal is to provide good information to kids to help their families be better prepared in the event of a disaster. read
The American Red Cross's Prepare.org Website Serves the Vulnerable Population
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
One of the ARC's key goals is to serve the vulnerable population: seniors, children, people with disabilities, and animal and pet owners. read
Ready.gov Offers Disaster Preparedness Testimonials
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Ready is proud to spotlight the strides that average Americans are making to heighten awareness of potential disasters in their communities. Other citizens can learn from these examples and, in turn, help their own communities, organizations, & families. read
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