Category: natural disasters
American Blackout
By Kristen Nordlund This Sunday night there might be a few things vying for your attention – it’s Game 4 of the World Series, the Packers face the Vikings, and there’s a new episode of The Walking Dead. In addition to sports and the undead, the National Geographic Channel is debuting a movie about what happens when Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsDo 1 Thing: Be Informed
By: Cate Shockey Getting correct information during an emergency is critical to making the right decisions. There are many ways to stay informed, from staying connected to information from local authorities to knowing how your community alerts residents of dangerous situations. Make sure your family can receive, understand, and act on information in an emergency. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentHelping Children Cope With a Disaster
David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP Children often become distressed after a disaster, especially if it has directly impacted them or someone they care about. They may also feel sad or sorry for others and want very much to help them. Worries that something similar will happen to them or their family may lead them to Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentDo 1 Thing: Get Involved
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 how you can get involved and build a more resilient community. The common belief is that in an emergency, the first people to respond will be Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentOn the Scene: Wildfire Communication in Colorado
By Nicole Hawk An estimated 75,000 wildfires occur in the United States each year, and each one has potential public health concerns including evacuating safely, dealing with smoke, or cleaning up spoiled food after a power outage. In June 2013, Colorado faced multiple devastating wildfires, including the Royal Gorge Fire in Cañon City, which required Read More >
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By Meredith Cherney When you ask someone what the most important thing to have on hand for a hurricane is, the common answers include food, water, flashlights, batteries, or a radio. As I read through my student surveys however, I found a different set of answers. Lifejackets. Boats. Buckets. Axes. Growing up in New Orleans Read More >
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