Categories: Do 1 Thing, General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness
February 20th, 2013 2:45 pm ET -
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By Cate Shockey
This blog is part of a
series, covering a preparedness topic each month from the Do 1 Thing Program. Join us this month as we discuss “water.”
Whether you live in the country or the city, your water supply relies on electricity. If the water purification system in your area is compromised, whether due to severe flooding, power outages, or other problems, the water supply becomes unsafe to drink. As a result, you need to know how to find a source of safe drinking water or how to treat water for use. It’s recommended to have enough water on-hand for your family to last three days. You will need one gallon of water per person per day.
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Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
February 15th, 2013 1:07 pm ET -
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By John Peterson
Many of you followed the historic blizzard that hit the Northeast last weekend. Sure, it was fun to watch the weather reporters with yardsticks ready to measure the torrents of accumulating snow. For me, what quickly became apparent in the February nor’easter is how many ways public health touches lives in a disaster and how the public health response is affected by factors beyond our control.
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Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
February 12th, 2013 8:53 am ET -
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It is Mardi Gras in New Orleans and I would like to take this time to introduce myself. I’m an EvacuSpot. I am a piece of public art with a purpose and a message. You will soon notice me on the city of New Orleans’ landscape. My journey has not been quick or easy, and I would not be ready to hit the streets of New Orleans without the support of those who care so much about our great city. Oh wait, that’s jumping ahead. Let me start from the beginning and tell you what I represent.
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Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness
February 6th, 2013 11:47 am ET -
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This Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 10:15 AM (CST), over 2.7 million people in the Central U.S. will participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, the region’s largest earthquake drill. Join communities throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee who will participate in this event. People and organizations in other states are also encouraged to participate, especially if you are in an earthquake prone area.
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Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
January 24th, 2013 9:25 am ET -
Ali S. Khan
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the news media has increased discussion and debate about what needs to be done in the future to better prepare our country for emergencies. Whether it’s another superstorm or the next H1N1, disasters are inevitable.
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Categories: General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Response
January 18th, 2013 2:26 pm ET -
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It’s been almost two years since a devastating tornado ripped through the town of Joplin, Missouri, and the community continues to rebuild. Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to visit Joplin to learn more about The Independent Living Center -Joplin (TILC), one of seven programs chosen as a promising example of FEMA’s Whole Community Approach to emergency management.
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