The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced the beginning of the sixth annual National Preparedness Month, focusing on becoming better prepared for and more resilient in the face of emergencies of all kinds. Join the Ready Campaign in spreading the emergency preparedness message this month. Watch a video about preparing for emergencies at http://www.ready.gov/america/about/_flash/movie14.html or read the video transcript here http://www.ready.gov/america/about/_flash/movie14.txt Find emergency preparedness & response resources in your state at http://www.ready.gov/america/local/
EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: MAKING IMPROVEMENTS FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The National Council on Disability (NCD) has released a report calling on federal, state & local authorities to make sweeping changes in emergency management practices for people with disabilities. This report assesses scientific studies of preparedness, response, recovery, & mitigation efforts, & recommends practical, policy, & research initiatives that would maintain & expand this promising momentum. For more information go to http://www.ncd.gov/
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The Ready campaign has also created social media tools that your readers might be interested in using.
Here's an interactive widget you can embed on your blog that provides updates on emergency situations, emergency kit checklists, and preparedness guidelines: http://seed.sproutbuilder.com/vgA3Qu3yD0Rq3Krh
And here's an interactive emergency family planning tool: http://ready.adcouncil.org/beprepared/
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