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naples-daily-news.com
May 20, 2008
        
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Everyone is fair game. “We know that a disaster can be deadly for some seniors because of physical and other limitations,” said Bill Bidwell, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office in Naples/Fort Myers, serving seniors in Lee and Collier counties. “The best protection for seniors and... [read full story]                    

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StL Red Cross top in disaster readiness

 stltoday.com May 22, 2008
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Secretary Chertoff's remarks at the 2008 Hurricane Awareness Day

 dhs.gov May 20, 2008
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StL Red Cross top in disaster readiness

stltoday.com
May 22, 2008
        

The St. Louis area chapter of the American Red Cross has achieved the national Red Cross’ highest level of disaster readiness, becoming the first in the nation to do so. ‘This means we have the people, resources, emergency supplies, shelter agreements, partnerships and leadership in this...

                   

3 On Your Side: Disaster Preparation Tips

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May 22, 2008
        

With spring here and summer just around the corner, we can expect rainy days, but would you be prepared if your home was flooded? Disaster strikes when you least expect it. As 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan explains, that's why it is always important to be prepared.

                   

Hurricanes Took A Two Year Break, But You Shouldn't Take A Break From Preparedness

webwire.com
May 22, 2008
        

WEBWIRE – Thursday, May 22, 2008 American Red Cross urges renewed preparedness after two uneventful hurricane seasons WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 2008 — There’s no guarantee that this hurricane season will be as quiet for the United States as the past two seasons and America needs to be ready. The...

                   

Hurricanes Took A Two Year Break, But You Shouldn't Take A Break From Preparedness

medicalnewstoday.com
May 21, 2008
        

There's no guarantee that this hurricane season will be as quiet for the United States as the past two seasons and America needs to be ready. Fewer than expected U.S. landfalls over the past two years may have lulled some people into a false sense of security but we do know that being prepared...

                   

Learn how to make a disaster plan

rgj.com
May 21, 2008
        

Washoe County emergency management officials are asking citizens interested in learning to prepare for a disaster, including earthquakes, to attend a community forum today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Verdi Veterans of Foreign Wars, 801 Third St. Residents can learn how to make a plan, assemble an...

                   

Disaster planning forum set for Reno

rgj.com
May 21, 2008
        

Washoe County emergency management officials are asking citizens interested in learning to prepare for a disaster, including earthquakes, to attend a community forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Verdi Veterans of Foreign Wars, at 801 3rd St. Residents can learn how to make a plan, assemble...

                   

Learn how to formulate a disaster plan

rgj.com
May 20, 2008
        

Washoe County emergency management officials are asking citizens interested in learning to prepare for a disaster, including earthquakes, to attend a community forum Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Verdi Veterans of Foreign Wars, at 801 3rd St. Residents can learn how to make a plan, assemble...

                   

Secretary Chertoff's remarks at the 2008 Hurricane Awareness Day

dhs.gov
May 20, 2008
        

Washington, D.C. FEMA Headquarters Secretary Chertoff: Good afternoon everybody. I’m joined here as you can see by Dave Paulison, the administrator of FEMA, Paul McHale, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, Mary Elcano, the acting President and CEO of the American Red Cross,...