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Prepare with Pedro is a collection of resources designed to teach kids in grades K to 2 about preparing for and staying safe during disasters, emergencies and other life events. The Youth Preparedness Council brings together young leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness efforts on a national level and in their communities.

Actived: 6 days ago

URL: https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/?language=en_US

Collaborating to Respond to Health Needs

WebAs coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the country, two volunteer groups are teaming up to help. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), …

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5 Simple Steps to Save a Life FEMA's Until Help Arrives

WebProvide Comfort. Share names and ask basic questions. Tell them what you know happened, but do not speculate. Keep them warm and offer a hand to hold. Section 1. …

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Financial Resilience Includes Reviewing Your Health Insurance

WebAccording to FEMA’s 2020 National Household Survey, 68 percent of people have set aside money for an emergency. This may include money for unexpected …

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Join CERT FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team

WebGet involved with CERT. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that …

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(OPEN) Training Disaster Preparedness Training & Resources

WebOrganizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN) includes both a web- based, self-guided training, and a downloadable instructor kit that will guide participants on how to …

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Extreme Heat Local Risks and Plans

WebWhen compared to non-heat wave days, “mortality increased 5.04% during the first heat wave of the summer versus 2.65% during later heat waves.”. National mortality …

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Additional CERT Training Resources Guides & PowerPoints

WebThis PowerPoint contains all slides of the CERT Hazard Annexes which can be added to the CERT Basic PowerPoint. Download CERT Hazard Annexes PowerPoint. Download free …

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Story: Communities Care for Those in Need

WebWith social distancing and stay-at-home orders continuing to occur across the country, people are coming together to help one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A Kansas Community Emergency Response Team Prioritizes …

WebThe Douglas County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program in Lawrence, Kansas, has participated in many outreach events over the years, …

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PrepareAthon Activity

WebThe RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties, a program of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ, is hosting a Disaster Preparedness Day of Service to help the community …

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Avalanche Impact

WebThe proportion of deaths attributable to trauma in our study varied significantly with activity, ranging from 9% for snowmobilers to 42% for ice climbers.”. [4] “Avalanches cause …

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Novel Pandemic Alerts and Warnings: COVID-19

WebEmergency Response Notifications Sign up for alerts and guidance from your local government, school, and workplace. For national-level guidance, refer to the Centers for …

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Story: "The Most Frightening Moment was the Concern That You …

WebLt. Nick Katsikis, a 25-year veteran of Union County Police Department, was on duty with the Marine Unit the night of Hurricane Sandy. The morning of the storm, his unit moved …

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PrepareAthon Activity

Web613 Participants This activity has participants in multiple locations, across the city or county

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Hurricane Impact

WebDuring a hurricane, common sources of injury and death include drowning from floods and storm surge, and trauma from debris carried by high-speed winds. After a hurricane, …

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Novel Pandemic Create an Emergency Plan

WebPoison Control Center: 800-222-1222. Animal Poison Control Helpline: 888-426-4435. Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. Collect and …

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Thunderstorm Impact

WebIn the United States, an average of 182 people are injured and 33 people are killed each year by lightning. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often …

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