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12 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Emergency Preparedness Tips For The Hearing Impaired

Emergency Preparedness Tips For The Hearing Impaired

There are many sources of information to help you prepare. However, if you are deaf or hard of hearing, or if you care about someone who is, extra steps are needed.

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05 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How Social Media Is Used During An Emergency

How Social Media Is Used During An Emergency

In January, after the Haiti Earthquake struck, if you were on any social network, you couldn’t help but notice the many Tweets and Facebook status messages about it.

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28 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How Military Families Prepare For Emergencies

How Military Families Prepare For Emergencies

If you are you live on a military base, it is important to prepare yourself and your family for all types of emergencies so you can increase your personal sense of security.

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23 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Our Partnership With The American Red Cross

Our Partnership With The American Red Cross

Since 2005, we have joined with one of the nation’s best disaster relief organizations to help the public be prepared for any situation.

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14 September 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Top 10 Ways To Prepare For An Emergency On A Budget

Top 10 Ways To Prepare For An Emergency On A Budget

Ready Colorado developed an awareness campaign to help the public prepare for an emergency on a budget during National Preparedness Month.

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07 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How To Test Your Readiness Quotient

How To Test Your Readiness Quotient

We came across this website the other day and in celebration of National Preparedness Month, here is a great way to test your Readiness Quotient or RQ.

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01 September 2010 ~ 0 Comments

What Is National Preparedness Month?

What Is National Preparedness Month?

National Preparedness Month was created to encourage Americans to take simple steps to plan accordingly in their homes, businesses, and communities.

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09 August 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Preparing For An Emergency In The Workplace

Preparing For An Emergency In The Workplace

While many people keep emergency preparedness kits at home, they often overlook the workplace. Your chances of getting caught in an emergency at work are significant.

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20 July 2010 ~ 1 Comment

American Red Cross “Ready Army” Event at Fort Belvoir

American Red Cross “Ready Army” Event at Fort Belvoir

Recently, we teamed up with the American Red Cross for the Ready Army event at Ft. Belvoir, VA to distribute over 1500 emergency radios to military families.

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14 July 2010 ~ 1 Comment

An Emergency Kit Checklist For Your Pet

An Emergency Kit Checklist For Your Pet

Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe. The best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared.

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