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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), sponsored by FEMA, and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), organized by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, are working together to tackle a range of health needs. …
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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 medical costs. As we enter the final months of 2020, many employers will offer you the chance to review and make changes to your health insurance. These changes will take effect January 1, 2021.
Slow the Spread of Disease: Quarantine After Exposure
WEBPublic health departments have used contact tracing for decades to slow or stop the spread of infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).”. [23] “State, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) health departments lead contact tracing activities in their respective jurisdictions.
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 protect important paperwork, such as: Advance directives (e.g., behavioral health, living wills and power of attorney forms) Asthma action plan.
Novel Pandemic Work with Your Community to Prepare for …
WEBCommunities should consider collaborating with jurisdictional partners and stakeholders to plan, advocate, facilitate, monitor, and implement the restoration of public health, health care, human services, mental/behavioral health, and environmental health sectors to at least a day-to-day level of functioning comparable to pre-incident levels
Novel Pandemic Alerts and Warnings: COVID-19
WEBEmergency Alert System. “The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system commonly used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information, such as weather and AMBER alerts to affected communities over television and radio. Emergency Alert System participants – radio and television broadcasters, cable
Preparedness Community Home Ready.gov
WEBPrepare 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.
Outdoors (Health: Protect Lungs from Cold; Cover Mouth)
WEBHelp. Inhaling extremely cold air can hasten heat loss. Cover your mouth with a scarf or knit face mask, avoid taking deep breaths and minimize talking to protect your lungs from the extremely cold air. Cold air can trigger respiratory difficulties (e.g., bronchospasms) in persons with underlying reactive airway disease (e.g., asthma, COPD).
A Kansas Community Emergency Response Team Prioritizes …
WEBA handful of volunteer team members have gone through basic mental health first aid courses and will be the lead team as a Peer Support Team is created within the volunteer group. This team will be aided by the volunteer members of the First Responder Chaplain Association, a local nonprofit created to “care for first responders who care for
Extreme Heat Response Planning (Shelter)
WEBText SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345). Or you can enter your zip code at www.211.org to find cooling-off centers.”. [1] “Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or
Winter Storm Learn and Practice Skills (Health; Frostbite
WEBImmerse the affected area in warm-not hot-water (the temperature should be comfortable to the touch for unaffected parts of the body). Or, warm the affected area using body heat. For example, the heat of an armpit can be used to warm frostbitten fingers. Do not rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all. This can cause more damage.
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 “increased 3.74% during heat waves compared with non-heat wave days,” and “heat wave mortality risk increased 2.49% for every 1°F increase in heat wave intensity and 0.38%
Winter Storm Outdoors (Health: Avoid Overexertion)
WEBThe findings suggest that cases of AMI were more prevalent in winter than in summer. "A total of 259,891 cases of AMI were analyzed during the study period (7/1/1994 - 7/31/1996). Approximately 53% more cases were reported in winter than during the summer. The same seasonal pattern was seen in men and women, in different age groups…”.
Protective Actions Research Home Page
WEBProtective actions are ways that you can prepare for, keep safe during, and recover from a disaster. This guidance helps you to make decisions in disaster situations. based on over 230 research studies and articles by dozens of subject matter experts covering natural and human-caused hazards. A hazard is a source or cause of harm or difficulty.
Active Shooter Learn Local Plans
WEBFrom the National Center for Education Statistics. “In 2017–18, ninety-one percent of public schools reported they had a plan for procedures to be performed in the event of bomb threats or incidents. The percentage of schools that had a plan in place for procedures to be performed in the event of an active shooter increased over time, from
(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 identify risks, locate resources, and take disaster preparedness actions. When Community-Based Organizations, such as food pantries, daycares, and non-profits, are unable
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 economic losses by disrupting recreational facilities, blocking transportation routes, occasionally destroying property, and through expensive rescue efforts of
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 professional responders can rely on during a disaster situation. Search for a program, register your group, and stay connected in your neighborhood!
Active Shooter Impact: Risk
WEBFBI Active Shooter Incidents 2000-2018. 277 active shooter incidents occurred in the United States between 2000 and 2018, resulting in 2,430 casualties (884 killed and 1,546 wounded). [3] Between the years 2000 and 2018, there was an increase in incidents, with a few outlying years: the majority of incidents occurred in 2017 with 30 incidents. [4]
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