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Extreme Preparedness: Doomsday Preppers
By Jason McDonald While flipping channels you may have stumbled upon “Doomsday Preppers” on the National Geographic Channel, a show that highlights the great lengths some Americans will go to in order to ensure they are prepared for apocalyptic events. Cameras follow survivalists preparing for various end of the world scenarios – war, pandemic, economic Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentExtreme Weather, Extreme Outbreaks, and Extreme Science-based Preparedness and Response
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. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentSpecial Needs and Tornadoes: A Joplin Story
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 Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentDo 1 Thing January: Make a Plan
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 “making a plan.”series, covering a preparedness topic each month from the Do 1 Thing Program. Join us this month as we discuss “making a plan.” My Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentGrand Rounds: People with Disabilities and Public Health
By Gloria Krahn (Director, CDC’s Division of Human Development and Disability) On December 18, 2012, CDC hosted a Public Health Grand Rounds promoting opportunities for the best quality of life for individuals with disabilities. You can access the event in the Grand Round archives. The facts: One in six adult Americans live with a disability when defined by a limitation Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentDo 1 Thing in 2013
New Year’s resolutions have been on our mind at CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response. Through the halls you will hear talk of losing weight, reading more, spending less money… the list goes on and on. But let’s be honest, resolutions can be hard to keep. This year, make a resolution you can Read More >
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