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County gets glowing marks for emergency preparedness

By andbreit - Posted on 15 March 2009

Mar 15, 2009  The Ventura County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Office was recently evaluated for its ability to dispense medical supplies during a large-scale public health emergency. The department scored 97 out of a possible 100, according to Public Health.   read more: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/mar/15/county-gets-glowing-marks-for-emergency/

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Community Info: There will be an emergency exercise at the Bellingham Airport on September 24, 2011 for Community Emergency Response Team members who are willing to participate. This exercise involves many emergency departments in Bellingham and is a great way to participae and learn first hand the overall rescue process. For more information or to enroll, contact Andrew 945-1801.

September Tip: Remember, in any emergency or disaster, communication between family members is important and sometimes difficult. Experts suggest having an out-of-state relative or friend as a central point for all family members to connect with and leave messages. This will enable members to contact someone who is not affected by the emergency. Stay connected to stay safe.

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