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Practical Skills for Personal Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, the Center for Preparedness and Response will publish posts that highlight the work of public health departments as it relates to personal health preparedness themes. This week’s theme is Practical Skills. Practical skills are self-help and life-saving skills and lessons that you can learn, practice, and pass Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsPrep Your Health: Power Sources
September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, the Center for Preparedness and Response will publish posts that highlight the work of public health departments as it relates to personal health preparedness themes. This week’s theme is Power Sources. If you, a family member, or someone in your care relies on a home use medical Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentVitally Important: Collect, Protect Essential Records before an Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, the Center for Preparedness and Response will publish posts that highlight the work of public health departments as it relates to personal health preparedness themes. This week’s theme is Paperwork. What do we mean when we advise people to collect and protect important paperwork? What classifies as Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsA Prescription for Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, the Center for Preparedness and Response will publish posts that highlight the work of public health departments as it relates to personal health preparedness themes. This week’s theme is Prescriptions. Imagine a major hurricane has taken aim at where you live. Local authorities have not ordered an Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentThe Right Stuff: Know Your Personal Needs Before an Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month. Throughout the month, the Center for Preparedness and Response will publish posts that highlight the work of public health departments as it relates to personal health preparedness themes. This week’s theme is Personal Needs. Personal needs are the things—the stuff—you will need to protect you and your family’s health in Read More >
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