September 25th is #SeeSayDay! Take the time today to save the Suspicious Activity Reporting phone number(s) for wherever you live, work, or spend time in your phone. By doing so, you’ll be prepared to help keep your community safe when you see something suspicious.
Don't flirt with fire. 🔥
Join our Wildfire Preparedness Webinar tomorrow July 12 at 2 p.m. PT to learn how to prevent and prepare for #wildfires.
🔗Register: bit.ly/3uzJADv
The national Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7 support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other #mentalhealth concerns related to #disaster, including for #teens and young adults who are struggling to cope. Learn more by visiting disasterdistress.samhsa.gov.
Protect your home before hurricane season arrives. Review your insurance policy to make sure it covers severe weather hazards like flooding & high winds.
✔️ Keep in mind: Flood insurance takes 30 days to be active. Get it today: floodsmart.gov#HurricanePrep
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WEBINAR: “Selfcare for Disaster Responders and Healthcare Workers”
April 13, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT
For more info & to register, go here:
femacqpub1.connectsolutions.…
The growing number of #weather#disasters means there is less time to recover between floods, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, & other such events. The interval b/w billion-dollar weather disasters, averaged 82 days in the 80s. It averages 18 days today. e360.yale.edu/digest/u-s-on-…
ALT Halloween driving safety tips: be extra alert for children crossing the street, intersections, at medians, or walking in driveways. Slow down for pedestrians, especially around neighborhoods, crosswalks, and driveways. Avoid using cell phones while driving. Safely pull over if you need to text or make a phone call. Be safe, be seen, have fun this Halloween! Injury Prevention and Control Program
Did you know children are twice as likely to be hit and killed on Halloween than any other day? Be sure to use caution when driving in residential areas tonight. Slow down and be prepared to stop for pedestrians. #SeeandBeSeen#ArriveAliveGA#DriveAlert#HalloweenSafety
What is a no-cost preparedness step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones during emergencies?
✅ Download FEMA App and sign up for emergency alerts to get immediate life-saving information from your local officials.
More: ready.gov/get-tech-ready#PrepareToProtect
Hurricane #Ida is approaching the Louisiana coast and forecast to rapidly intensify into a dangerous major hurricane before landfall. Here are the latest Key Messages. See hurricanes.gov for details.
Don't forget to include pets in your evacuation plan. Pack these items in your go-bag:
🔸 Food, water & bowls
🔸 ID tag, leash & toys
🔸 Meds & copies of medical records
🔸 Photo of yourself with your pet
ready.gov/animals#Ida
***National Preparedness Month Calendar Now Available***
Help us, help others encourage our friends and family to prepare for disasters and emergencies today. For free, easy to use social media content, and more information, visit: Ready.gov/September.
Keep your food supplies safe during a power outage:
✔️ Keep freezer and fridge doors closed.
✔️ Throw out perishable food after 4 hours without power.
✔️ Never taste food to see if it is safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out.
More: cdc.gov/foodsafety/keep-food…#Henri
Friends, family, neighbors, etc. are often first on the scene in an #emergency. You are the help until professional help arrives. Having a well-stocked first-aid kit & the practical skills to use it can help you save a life. Learn more: ow.ly/Tb9Q50EOkqW#PrepYourHealth