Hurricanes and other severe storms are dangerous and destructive – destroying homes and compromising communities. Floods and power outages from hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzardcut off water supplies and quickly contaminate food. Protect yourself, your family, and your pets from foodborne illnesses. Following are steps, recommended by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that you… Continue reading Food Safety in Emergencies
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Do You Have a Disaster Plan?
As the devastating flood Florence shows, extreme weather costs dozens of lives and billions of dollars in damage. What would you do if you were in the midst of a disaster? Are you ready to leave your home at a moment’s notice? Would you have all that you need? You can reduce your anxiety about… Continue reading Do You Have a Disaster Plan?
Spring Flooding Safety Tips
Here, from the emergency-management experts at ready.gov, a national awareness campaign aimed at educating people about natural disasters, is what you should know about the seasonal hazard of flooding and how to protect yourself: When spring hits, whether it’s “official” or feels like spring, many of us are eager to get out of the office… Continue reading Spring Flooding Safety Tips