By Helene Smith
Every day.
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Posted on November 28, 2014
Give The Gift Of Preparedness This Holiday Season
By FEMA
With the holidays fast approaching, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V office encourages everyone to consider giving gifts that will help protect their family members and friends during a future emergency.
“A gift to help prepare for emergencies could be life-saving for friends and family,” said FEMA Region V acting regional administrator, Janet Odeshoo. “These gift ideas provide a great starting point for being prepared for an emergency or disaster.”
Supplies for an emergency preparedness kit can make unique – and potentially life-saving- holiday gifts, such as:
Posted on November 26, 2014
Chicagoetry: Love In Vain In A Station Of The Metro
By J.J. Tindall
Love in Vain in a Station of the Metro
I lost my last car
In the Late Crash,
Forced underground
Into the subways again,
Back to the trains
And my fellow Undergroundlings.
Just another near-vagrant
Posted on November 24, 2014
Beachwood Photo Booth: Big Fat Phone
(Exclusive Tips To Prepare For Severe Weather Ahead!
By FEMA and The Beachwood Weather Monkey
Cold temperatures, heavy snow and treacherous ice storms are all risks of the impending winter season.
“Severe winter weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said FEMA Region V acting administrator Janet Odeshoo. “Preparedness begins with knowing your risks, making a communications plan with your family and having an emergency supply kit with essentials such as water, food, flashlights and medications.”
“Gonna get cold, y’all!” the Beachwood Weather Monkey added.
Once you’ve taken these steps, consider going beyond the basics of disaster preparedness with the following tips to stay safe this cold season.
Before winter approaches, add the following items to your supply kit:
Posted on November 17, 2014
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