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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
Preparedness Publications Available From the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Monday, March 10, 2008
Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year. To help communities, families, and individuals become better informed, FEMA offers free publications designed to provide assistance in planning and preparing for disasters. read
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Prepares for Its 5th Annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) with a Webinar
Monday, March 10, 2008
September is not too far away - and, to launch this year's effort, Ready will host a Webinar at 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, 19 March. See last year's website for additional information. read
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Reminds Families to Prepare for the Severe Weather Expected This Spring
Monday, March 10, 2008
With spring around the corner, every family should be prepared to face another season of destructive storms and flooding. And every home should have readily available a Disaster Supply Kit that includes a weather radio. read
Get Ready, Set Your Clocks Check Your Stocks
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
This Get Ready campaign is sponsored by the American Public Health Association. This campaign coincides with daylight savings time, and is intended to remind people to refresh their emergency supplies. read
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