Commentary: Creating a culture of disaster preparedness - McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Commentary: Creating a culture of disaster preparedness McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC - Jan 5, 2009 Americans are being encouraged to do three things – get an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan; and inform themselves about the difference ... Federal agency urges us to be ‘Ready’ Gulf Coast Newspapers all 4 news articles

Preparing for a pet emergency - Examiner.com

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Preparing for a pet emergency Examiner.com - 8 hours ago That is to say, that I realized how many things I need to attend to for responsible disaster preparedness for my entire family—one husband and two Tonkinse ...

Pennsylvania, New Jersey officials offer tips on new year's ... - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com

Pennsylvania, New Jersey officials offer tips on new year's ... The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com, PA - Jan 1, 2009 The site, unveiled in September during National Preparedness Month, has downloadable materials, including home and car emergency kit checklists and ... Pennsylvanians Urged to Include Emergency Preparedness in New ... PR Newswire (press release) all 11 news articles

American Red Cross Responds to Local Disasters During Holidays - Imperial Valley News

American Red Cross Responds to Local Disasters During Holidays Imperial Valley News, CA - Jan 4, 2009 The Red Cross provided emergency assistance with lodging for several nights for all five of the families, food and groceries, clothing, comfort kits, ...

Students give "cares" packages to 50 Southington elderly - Bristol Press

Students give "cares" packages to 50 Southington elderly Bristol Press,  United States - Dec 22, 2008 According to Superintendent Joseph Erardi, the program estimated it could raise about $500 and prepare disaster preparedness kits for about two dozen ... Students create diaster kits for senior citizens Meriden Record-Journal all 3 news articles

American Red Cross Urges Preparedness for 'Deceptive Killers' - Battle Creek Enquirer

American Red Cross Urges Preparedness for 'Deceptive Killers' Battle Creek Enquirer, MI - Jan 2, 2009 Assemble a disaster supplies kit for your home and vehicle. Have your vehicle winterized before the weather gets severe. Decide how you would communicate ...

Norwalk hands out emergency kits - The Hour

Norwalk hands out emergency kits The Hour, CT - Dec 26, 2008 The Fire Department put together 230 disaster kits to distribute to residents of the city in January. The kits, funded through two grants by State Farm ...

Are your pets ‘Red Cross ready’ for emergencies? - Greenwich Post

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Are your pets ‘Red Cross ready’ for emergencies? Greenwich Post, CT - Dec 29, 2008 Keep a list of “pet friendly” places that are located along your evacuation routes, including phone numbers, with your disaster supplies kit. ... COLUMN: Marathon County Red Cross raises money to replenish fund Wausau Daily Herald all 27 news articles

Ohio in middle of pack in disaster preparedness, report says ... - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Ohio in middle of pack in disaster preparedness, report says ... The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Dec 11, 2008 He said the laboratory in Columbus was criticized for not having enough testing kits for occurrences like a flu pandemic.

Recent seismic activity sets County OEM in motion - Newport Independent

Recent seismic activity sets County OEM in motion Newport Independent, AR - Dec 31, 2008 “I encourage everyone to have a disaster plan and disaster preparedness kit to sustain them.” According to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, ...