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10 Ways to Show Kindness During Emergencies

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November 13 is World Kindness Day Kindness is good for you. According to researchers, helping others release hormones that boost your mood and wellbeing.(1, 2) Kindness is most beneficial to you and others when it’s made part of your routine. Acts of kindness take on increased meaning during an emergency when people need care, concern, Read More >

October 31, 2022 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

General, preparedness, response

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Local CERTs Offer a Way to Get Involved in Your Community

A man in a green vest and hat directs traffic in parking lot.

This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. When a 10-year-old girl Read More >

January 27, 2022 by Daphne Yao, Northwestern UniversityLeave a comment

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

CERT, Detroit, emergency, emergency preparedness, emergency response, first aid, Get Involved, Michigan, practical skills, Prepare Your Health, tornado, volunteer

Volunteers Prepare for Another Season of Disaster Response, Relief Work

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This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. American Red Cross volunteer Gaenor Speed Read More >

April 20, 2021 by Ester Wells, Northwestern University3 Comments

General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

When the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) in Virginia put out a call for volunteers to help conduct a tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation, Rosalia Parada, a long time Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer, jumped at the chance to serve her community. The investigation was sparked when news of three students from Robert E. Lee High School Read More >

May 21, 2014 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Disease Investigation, Disease Outbreak, General, preparedness, prevention, response

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Volunteering Throughout the Disaster Cycle: Insights from the Medical Reserve Corps

Volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps One of the strongest threads woven into the fabric of American culture is that of volunteer service. When someone is in need, we ask what can be done to help. This is never more evident than during a time of disaster. As we recognize September as National Preparedness Month, Read More >

September 19, 2012 by Blog Administrator2 Comments