Now in it’s 20th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies and organizations to educate others on online safety.
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September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year, FEMA’s Ready Campaign focuses
Read moreHow to be prepared for extreme heat
Extreme heat is in the forecast for Kansas City. What makes it extreme? Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at
Read moreStay safe during Ozone Alert days
The Mid-America Regional Council tracks regional air quality and issues a daily SkyCast forecast from March to October. When an Ozone Alert is issued via the SkyCast, an unhealthy concentration of
Read moreImportant changes following the end of the federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19
The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. This declaration allowed the government to respond quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing financial barriers related to care. According to
Read moreApril is Workplace Violence Prevention Month
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse
Read moreSevere Weather Preparedness Week 2023
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a good time for individuals, families and businesses to learn about severe weather and how to protect themselves. Lee este artículo en español The National
Read moreWinter Weather Safety Tips
This post was originally posted on Jan. 3, 2022 and updated on Dec. 20, 2022. Winter storms bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds, but they also
Read morePublic health departments across the region warn of rise in respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations
Experts recommend getting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the holidays and taking precautions to reduce the spread of RSV and other respiratory illnesses during National Influenza Vaccination Week Leer este
Read moreIf You See Something, Say Something
We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. It’s easy to be distracted during our daily routines such as going to work, school, or the grocery store, but
Read moreIntentional attack awareness for special events training for volunteers and staff
This brief, free online course helps volunteers and staff understand the importance of their surroundings, how and where to report suspicious activity, how to take protective actions and how to
Read moreWhat you need to know about monkeypox
The CDC is tracking an outbreak of monkeypox that has spread across several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including the United States. A total of 10 cases have been
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