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September is National Preparedness Month. Pledge to Prepare by joining the National Preparedness Community now! Empower yourself and help coordinate preparedness activities for your family, neighbors and co-workers and those with whom you may study or worship.

Panic and Preparation are common knee-jerk reactions when war looms on the horizon, but preparedness is an effort you should focus on year round. Beginning tomorrow, National Preparedness Month efforts will publicize and promote the need for every American to be prepared at home, on the road and at work should disaster strike. Even if one does not reside in...

Guardian Survival Gear was inspired by the real life experiences and issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina and is dedicated to bringing you quality survival kits at reasonable prices. Over the years, Guardian has remained devoted to its core values. They believe, first and foremost, in quality products. Guardian understands that people will be relying on these products to carry them...

Keep at least a 3 day supply of nonperishable food and clean drinking water for each household member, including pets.  You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period. At a minimum, these supplies should include: Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for...

Include your pets in your family’s preparedness plans Ready for Disaster Making evacuation plans that include your pet will leave you better prepared to cope with disasters of all kinds. Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, floods and earthquakes — there are few places on Earth that are not vulnerable to one or more natural disasters. We’ve learned from countless disasters that people...

The possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and the threat of pandemic influenza. Though some people feel it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is that taking preparedness actions helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more...

Are you ready for calamity? Be Disaster Ready - You and your Family will be less stricken if you Expect the Unexpected! Brian Vitsmun sorts through debris at his home that was destroyed by a tornado on June 2, 2013 in Moore, Okla. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) by ADAM LEVIN (@adam_k_levin) Disasters disrupt life in unimaginable ways, making those affected much...

Disaster, Survival, Preparation - Summer is the peak season for lightning-related deaths and injuries, though people are struck by lightning year-round. Preparedness doesn't just mean stocking up on Survival Gear (although you should!) - It also means common sense, which includes learning about hazards - like Lightning. The National Weather Service provides a wide range of information about lightning, including...

The Hurricane Readiness Fact Sheet combines all of the key content of the CDC Hurricanes Web site into one downloadable, printable file. By printing this Portable Document Format (PDF) file, you will have important hurricane health and safety information available even when you're without power or Internet service. Download Fact Sheet Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness   List of Web Pages...

From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention... This Preparedness and Disaster Response article includes resources for environmental health practitioners on disaster preparedness and response. EHS Resources Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners – general information on flood issues including cleanup as well as food, water and shelter protection Building Environment Food Protection Water Security Shelters Environmental Health...