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From: "FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)" <fema@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: April 28, 2011 3:34:27 PM PDT
To: firsttrustindustries@yahoo.com
Subject: Administration Officials Join Citizens in Public Earthquake Drill / Recent Tornadoes Emphasize Importance of Preparedness
Reply-To: "FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)" <fema@service.govdelivery.com>
This Citizen Corps Notice is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Administration Officials Join Millions of Americans in Public Earthquake Drill
Today, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano joined leaders from FEMA, state and local officials, and more than three million Americans across the central United States to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut — the largest-ever, multi-state earthquake drill to be held in the United States, and the first major drill to take place along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which was the site of one of the worst earthquakes in U.S. history nearly 200 years ago. During their visit, which was in St. Louis, Missouri, Secretary Napolitano and Secretary Duncan expressed their condolences for the tragic loss of life and suffering caused by severe storms and tornadoes in Missouri and throughout the Southeast region, and stressed the important role that individuals play in building a national culture of readiness and resilience—encouraging Americans to learn what they can do to help their families, businesses and communities be prepared and stay safe in any emergency. Read the full press release here.
Recent Tornadoes Emphasize Importance of Preparedness
• Get a Kit. Create an emergency kit including but not limited to items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, battery-powered (or crank) radio, flashlights, and extra batteries. Keep this kit stored in a safe place and don’t forget important documents. Collect phone numbers of family members, banks, insurance companies, etc with your emergency kit. • Have a plan. Before the tornado occurs, have a plan that allows communication with your family and identifies a safe and secure shelter location. If you do not have a storm cellar, take cover in the basement. If you are in an apartment, move to a hallway or if possible move to a hallway on the lowest level of the building. Avoid windows, doors, and vehicles. • Know the facts about tornadoes. Be on alert for signs of a tornado which can include strong winds and a possibility of precipitation. Tornadoes typically pick up debris and form a visible cloud in the shape of a funnel. • Listen to your local weather forecast. Updated information will be available if a tornado could strike in your area. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also has weather updates available. Visit FEMA’s website for information on how to plan and prepare for emergencies. Contact your local Citizen Corps Council for additional resources and how to get involved in your community. Other FEMA Resources to consider:
Over the past few weeks our country has been devastated by violent tornadoes. Our thoughts are with those affected by these catastrophic disasters. Peak tornado season in the southern states is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer but it’s important for all Americans to know what to do if they are near a tornado-prone region. Here are a few basic steps to prepare for this type of emergency:See news release from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=54544
Also see:
http://blog.fema.gov/
http://twitter.com/#!/fema
This notice and other Individual & Community Preparedness news can be found on our website at www.citizencorps.gov.Sincerely,
The National Office of Citizen Corps
FEMA Individual & Community Preparedness Division
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