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Study Reveals Californians Need to Increase Earthquake Preparedness Efforts 03-05-2010

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of Californians have taken initial steps toward earthquake preparedness but more than 60 percent of Californians have not done enough to make their homes safer and guard their personal finances in preparation for an inevitable, large-scale earthquake, according to a recent California Earthquake Preparedness

AAHC issues guide for emergency preparedness

In response to recent natural disasters, the Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC), a non-profit organization seeking to improve national health through education and research, recently published a guide to managing emergency response.     read more: http://lpn.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?CC=122554

Canada's lack of emergency preparedness Nov 2009

Throughout history there has always been one thing that has never failed to unite the masses: fear.Fear is something we encounter on a regular basis, most recently with the H1N1 outbreak across Canada and all over the world. http://media.www.brockpress.com/media/storage/paper384/news/2009/11/10/Opinion/Canadas.Lack.Of.Emergency.Preparedness-3827615.shtml

County gets glowing marks for emergency preparedness

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/

Disaster response body inadequate: Auditor General

National Post - ‎Nov 3, 2009‎ She noted, however, that the department has spent only one-third of its annual $58.5-million budget for emergency preparedness in the last two years. ...

Emergency preparedness during tough economic times

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - More than 250 million people worldwide are affected by some form of natural or man-made disaster every year. But millions survive these emergencies due to preperation.

Emergency-Preparedness Expert Issues Warning

Federal standards intended to strengthen bulk power systems and prevent potential blackouts are weak and ambiguous, says Emergency Preparedness expert Anita Tallarico, President of CONOPS Consulting, LLC. Read complete story at...http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=022000DUM0QK

Georgia is holding Severe Weather Awareness Week February 1 - 5, 2010

"After a year of natural disasters that caused millions of dollars of damage to Georgia in 2009, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), its Ready Georgia campaign, the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management agencies are supporting Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state, Feb. 1-5. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a time when Georgians should practice emergency preparedness and response procedures for all types of severe weather events that could occur." <press release>

It is interesting to see what other areas are doing to educate residents about how to be prepared for natural disasters. The state of Georgia faces severe weather challenges, they have even had to schedule a back-up day for their Tornado Drill in case of severe weather! Today's events include a radio campaign to get residents to obtain a weather radio (I found the Midland model they promote on Amazon for $30) that can be tuned to reports for their county.

Grandmother emphasizes preparedness

Mar 20, 2009.  As much as people are encouraged to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, there is nothing like a real emergency to drive home the necessity for preparation. That was made evident last month      read more:  http://www.thefridayflyer.com/FF-2009-3-20/FFS-11506.htm

HHS Delivers the Nation’s First Health Security Strategy

WASHINGTON - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released The National Health Security Strategy, the nation’s first comprehensive strategy focused on protecting people’s health during a large-scale emergency. The strategy sets priorities for government and non-government activities over the next four years.  Read the whole story at:http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/hhs-delivers-the-nationrsquos-first-health-security-strategy,1111204.shtml


Tip of the Month

 

  

H1N1 IS NOT OVER - YET 

 

 

 

Community info: Medical experts are predicting

another wave of H1N1 in the near future. The best

prevention is a vaccination according to our Point

Roberts Health clinic and many other medical

organizations. Our clinic has vaccines available. Please call the clinic

at 945-2580 for an appointment.

 

 


 

 


 

 Important monthly tip:

 

Although our weather has been unseasonably warm this past winter and spring is very near, remember... Remain

prepared in the event of unexpected snowfall or power outage. If you

have a generator, run it monthly. Keep emergency supplies in your car

trunk until the chance of snow is well past. Remember, if you need

help during a heavy snowfall or long term power outage, please call -

PREP at 945-PREP for assistance.

 

Volunteer one day a month.

 

 

 

Remember.... PREP is YOU

 

Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness 

945-PREP www.prepgroup.org

 

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