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An Important Reminder to do All the Right Things....
Needham Times - MA, USA
Pick two places to meet — one right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire, and one outside your neighborhood in case you can't return ...

Be prepared for emergencies with an Ice-Qube kit — The Gadgeteer
By Julie
Do you have a readily available collection of supplies in case of an emergency? Ice-Qube emergency kits are the first such kits that make a great gift. All Ice-Qubes are organized in a cube to ensure easy access and maximum ...

Pandemic Information News: Argentina: Maximum health alert ...
By Commonground
Almost two months of the international emergency, Argentina does not have the required number of rapid diagnostic kits for hospitals, which would enable to confirm the disease in four hours. Therefore, one of the measures announced ...

Commentary: Ready Army takes daily preparation

Things you should know

Sesame - Let's Get Ready!
Sesame Workshop, along with its project partners has created Let’s Get Ready! Planning Together for Emergencies with tips, activities, and other easy tools to help the whole family prepare for emergencies – together!

WeatherREADY Resources
Protect your health and your home with expert tips, video, and printable checklists.

OEM Introduces Ready New York Video
NYC OEM launched a video as part of its Ready New York program to educate people about emergency preparedness. The 11-minute video features former MTV host and current CERT volunteer, Karen Duffy, along with Dr. Frank Field, former meteorologist and television personality, and Ice-Qube's own Leslie Fastenberg.

Winter Health and Safety Tips
Get tips for staying warm, snow removal, removing ice from roofs, safe home heating, and driving in ice and snow.

In Case of Emergency Blog
In Case of Emergency is a blog dedicated to exploring public health preparedness efforts in the US. My primary interest is in communication, though I have a great interest in planning for public health emergencies in general.

Ready Kids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Kids official website. You will find emergency preparedness presented in a kid friendly environment.

Ready America
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready America official website that includes video blogs, downloads, checklists and more.

Ready Business
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Business official website where there are resources for an emergency plan including an emergency preparedness initiative for small and medium-sized business owners and managers.

Your ICE List: Numbers You Need
What happens if you have an emergency in which you are “phone-less?” Who do you call? Do you know important phone numbers by heart—even those of your best friends? Here’s what you can do to make sure you’re never without your important phone numbers, even if you’re without your cell phone.

Are you prepared for the Big One?
Disaster kits, first aid kits and food supplies are all things that I think about, because I've seen people not be as prepared." The O'Sullivans' garage is packed with supplies. They have everything from individual packets of water to dozens of dehydrated meals. What if you were left without any help or direct assistance for as long as 72 hours? How would you and your family survive?

Red File - Your Grab and Go Case for Emergency Situations
Would you know what to grab if you only had minutes to escape your house? The plans you have made in advance and the items you decide to take will determine how quickly you are able to rebound from disaster, have information to file claims, and contact information for accounts and other items.

Reverse 911 system calls you in case of emergency
When severe weather is about to strike, sirens warn you. Now, a phone call will do the same thing. It’s a reverse 911 system and here’s how it works.

Sign up now - for something you’ll hopefully never have to do
Be on the lookout for that display around West Seattle in the months to come. It’s part of the next phase of an effort that really started to rev up last year. If you were a WSB’er last spring/summer, you may recall our coverage of special events introducing neighborhoods to community meeting places (like this one), designated just in case of major disasters.

Keeping pets safe in severe weather
Preparing a storm kit can help protect your pet if a severe storm or tornado strikes. Here are some things you should have for your pet: A carrier case for smaller animals, extra leashes, pet food, water, a photo of your pet, and microchip and veterinarian information. You should have any medications your pet needs, as well. Be prepared to take your pet to an inner closet, the bathroom, or a storm cellar if the storm conditions deteriorate.