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Severe 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 […]
Winter 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 […]
Public 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 […]
Holiday Online Shopping Safety for 2022
Cybercrime continues to grow, especially as an increasing number of consumers turn to online shopping to fulfill holiday wishlists. Taking a few precautions can go a long way in preventing […]
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15
This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from […]
If 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 […]
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 […]
Intentional 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 […]
What 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 […]
Be prepared for extreme heat
Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s also very dangerous. Did you know that extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of deaths among all weather-related hazards? Here are simple […]