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News Release
Alvin McMahon, a Somerset resident who is the director of the
Greater Fall River Medical Reserve Corps,
was asked to manage a shelter that was set up for some
of the people who were displaced from their homes because of
the recent tornado in the western part of the state.
For the complete news release
_____________________________________________________
CitizenReady Guide
How you can prepare for disasters and public health emergencies.
American Medical Association. 2011
Download this important booklet
citizen-ready-booklet.pdf
___________________________________________________
Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and
Disaster Response Preparedness Report.
The Preparedness Report is a digest of informational links
that contain current news clips,
press releases and new information from a variety of sources
on the subject of emergency preparedness
and disaster response
that we believe may be of value to you.
Yale Preparedness Reports Archive
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IS-22 Are You Ready?
An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Course Overview
The "Are You Ready?
An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness"
Program has been designed to help the citizens of this nation
learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types
of hazards. It can be used as a reference source
or as a step-by-step manual.
The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before,
during, and after a disaster.
How to protect people and their property. Included is
information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit
which contains the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity
for individuals and their families to survive.
Now ON Line
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is22.asp
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The Medical Reserve Corps – Helping a Nation Heal
To the men and women of the Medical Reserve Corps:
As medical professionals, we know that healing can take time. As America
and the world prepare to mark the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country, we remember September 11, 2001, with many emotions: sadness for the families of the more than 3,000 people who lost their lives that day and admiration for the heroes who provided aid and comfort to the victims.
As Assistant Secretary for Health and as U.S. Surgeon General, we reflect with pride that members of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps served as some of the most important responders to the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City. Furthermore, the USPHS helped to ensure the health and safety of rescue workers and the general public during the anthrax incidents in the weeks that followed.
We also note that these tragic events brought national attention to the need
for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Initiated as a demonstration project early in 2002, the MRC now represents a nationwide network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of their local jurisdictions.
Today, the MRC is a force that has more than 200,000 volunteers in more than 950 community-based units across the nation.
Those of you who serve our country in this capacity now spend a significant amount of time planning and preparing for disasters as diverse as hurricanes, floods, bioterrorism attacks, pandemics, dirty bombs and more. Many of you were recently deployed to the East Coast to assist with Hurricane Irene response efforts. During other recent disasters, such as the BP oil spill, floods in the Midwest and tornadoes in the Southeast, you have proven your commitment to the people of the United States.
Many of you have left your families and traveled to faraway places to set up clinics in devastated areas in order to meet the basic health needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. You have worked with community partners to provide medical, dental, vision, mental health, pharmacy, nursing and veterinary care to all who come. You have succeeded in doing all of this with kindness, friendship and a true sense of joy and camaraderie.
As we approach this solemn 10-year anniversary, President Obama is calling for Americans to “honor the victims of 9/11 and to reaffirm the strength of our nation with acts of service.” We thank you for exemplifying that spirit through your dedication and commitment to helping those in need. Each and every one of you reflects what is best in America!
Thank you for your extraordinary gift to our country
and for helping us heal.
Sincerely,
Howard Koh, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Secretary for Health
Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A.
U.S. Surgeon General
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FEMA ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO START PREPARING
FOR WINTER WEATHER
NOAA Annual Winter Outlook Released Today Forecasts
"Winter of Extremes" for the United States.
WASHINGTON - Today, as the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2010
U.S. Winter Outlook predicting extreme weather patterns
for different regions of the country this winter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reminding individuals
to get ready for winter storms and extreme cold?
Americans can find helpful tips and recommendations
to help them get prepared at http://www.Ready.gov/america/beinformed/winter.html
Severe winter weather or disasters can strike anytime, anywhere,
that is why it's important to be prepared wherever you live.
We urge everyone to visit
www.Ready.gov
For more helpful tips
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Alvin McMahon, a Somerset resident who is the director of the
Greater Fall River Medical Reserve Corps,
was asked to manage a shelter that was set up for some
of the people who were displaced from their homes because of
the recent tornado in the western part of the state.
For the complete news release
_____________________________________________________
CitizenReady Guide
How you can prepare for disasters and public health emergencies.
American Medical Association. 2011
Download this important booklet
citizen-ready-booklet.pdf
___________________________________________________
Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and
Disaster Response Preparedness Report.
The Preparedness Report is a digest of informational links
that contain current news clips,
press releases and new information from a variety of sources
on the subject of emergency preparedness
and disaster response
that we believe may be of value to you.
Yale Preparedness Reports Archive
______________________________________________________
IS-22 Are You Ready?
An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Course Overview
The "Are You Ready?
An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness"
Program has been designed to help the citizens of this nation
learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types
of hazards. It can be used as a reference source
or as a step-by-step manual.
The focus of the content is on how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before,
during, and after a disaster.
How to protect people and their property. Included is
information on how to assemble a disaster supplies kit
which contains the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity
for individuals and their families to survive.
Now ON Line
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is22.asp
_____________________________________________________
The Medical Reserve Corps – Helping a Nation Heal
To the men and women of the Medical Reserve Corps:
As medical professionals, we know that healing can take time. As America
and the world prepare to mark the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country, we remember September 11, 2001, with many emotions: sadness for the families of the more than 3,000 people who lost their lives that day and admiration for the heroes who provided aid and comfort to the victims.
As Assistant Secretary for Health and as U.S. Surgeon General, we reflect with pride that members of the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps served as some of the most important responders to the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City. Furthermore, the USPHS helped to ensure the health and safety of rescue workers and the general public during the anthrax incidents in the weeks that followed.
We also note that these tragic events brought national attention to the need
for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Initiated as a demonstration project early in 2002, the MRC now represents a nationwide network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as others interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of their local jurisdictions.
Today, the MRC is a force that has more than 200,000 volunteers in more than 950 community-based units across the nation.
Those of you who serve our country in this capacity now spend a significant amount of time planning and preparing for disasters as diverse as hurricanes, floods, bioterrorism attacks, pandemics, dirty bombs and more. Many of you were recently deployed to the East Coast to assist with Hurricane Irene response efforts. During other recent disasters, such as the BP oil spill, floods in the Midwest and tornadoes in the Southeast, you have proven your commitment to the people of the United States.
Many of you have left your families and traveled to faraway places to set up clinics in devastated areas in order to meet the basic health needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. You have worked with community partners to provide medical, dental, vision, mental health, pharmacy, nursing and veterinary care to all who come. You have succeeded in doing all of this with kindness, friendship and a true sense of joy and camaraderie.
As we approach this solemn 10-year anniversary, President Obama is calling for Americans to “honor the victims of 9/11 and to reaffirm the strength of our nation with acts of service.” We thank you for exemplifying that spirit through your dedication and commitment to helping those in need. Each and every one of you reflects what is best in America!
Thank you for your extraordinary gift to our country
and for helping us heal.
Sincerely,
Howard Koh, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Secretary for Health
Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A.
U.S. Surgeon General
______________________________________________________
FEMA ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO START PREPARING
FOR WINTER WEATHER
NOAA Annual Winter Outlook Released Today Forecasts
"Winter of Extremes" for the United States.
WASHINGTON - Today, as the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2010
U.S. Winter Outlook predicting extreme weather patterns
for different regions of the country this winter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reminding individuals
to get ready for winter storms and extreme cold?
Americans can find helpful tips and recommendations
to help them get prepared at http://www.Ready.gov/america/beinformed/winter.html
Severe winter weather or disasters can strike anytime, anywhere,
that is why it's important to be prepared wherever you live.
We urge everyone to visit
www.Ready.gov
For more helpful tips
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