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Entries from November 2009

John Shea/FEMA Social Media: Go Online To Get Prepared, Share Info & Learn From Others (’What Should We Tell The Public?’ Video Series)

November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment

This edition of the “What Should We Tell The Public?” video series features John Shea who manages FEMA’s extensive social media effort. In the segment, Shea urges the public to look online to find information about preparing for emergencies as well as to share info and learn from others. He recommends citizens go to the [...]

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Tags: "What Should We Tell The Public?" · Federal Emergency Management Administration · Preparedness 2.0

As Holiday Shopping Season Begins, Building A “Culture Of Preparedness…One Gift At A Time”

November 27th, 2009 · 3 Comments

With this weekend kicking off the holiday shopping season, I thought I would highlight a nice post, “The Gift of Preparedness,” by Mike Coston of Avian Flu Diary (with help from Joel from the Preparedness & Response blog) with some constructive ideas for presents as Americans head out to the stores. Coston writes:
In recent years, [...]

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Tags: Preparedness Ideas

“Thanksgiving Travel Tips From The TSA: Pies OK, Gravy Not So Much”

November 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

TPM Live Wire has a helpful and humorous post, “Thanksgiving Travel Tips From The TSA: Pies OK, Gravy Not So Much,” by Rachel Slajda about the Transportation Safety Administration’s (TSA) “Helpful Hints For Holiday Travel”:
The Transportation Security Administration, which makes the rules about how many ounces of liquid you can carry on the plane (and whose [...]

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Tags: Humor

What Happens In Vegas (Might Be Less Serious If Major FEMA Nuke Attack Exercise) Stays In Vegas — Why Political/Business Pressure To Move Drill Treats Public Like Children On Terror Preparedness

November 23rd, 2009 · 6 Comments

I wanted to point out a story now playing out in Las Vegas, Nevada, which to me is another example of how the public is too often infantilized when it comes to information on serious terrorist threats, including weapons of mass destruction — And, as a result, why we as citizens are not as prepared [...]

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Tags: City Preparedness · Federal Emergency Management Administration · Nuclear Terrorism · Preparedness Ideas

“We Interrupt PlayStation ‘Rock Band’ To Bring You This Important Announcement…” — State Testing Idea To Send Emergency Alerts Through Online Gaming Systems

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

New York State is experimenting with an idea to distribute emergency alerts (including the NYAlerts mentioned in the previous post) over online gaming networks. According to an InformationWeek.com article.
The goal, said New York State Deputy CIO Rico Singleton, is to reach younger residents who spend more time on the Xbox, PlayStation, or Wii than with television [...]

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Tags: Preparedness 2.0 · Preparedness Ideas

John Gibb/NY State Emergency Management Director: Subscribe To Emergency Alerts (’What Should We Tell The Public?’ Video Series)

November 21st, 2009 · 2 Comments

This edition of the “What Should We Tell The Public?” series features John Gibb, Director of New York State’s Emergency Management Agency. John is a leader in the field, and I have quoted him on previous occasions.
In the video, Gibb recommends that citizens subscribe to government emergency text/e-mail notifications such as the NY-Alert system that he oversees [...]

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Two Interesting Webinar Takeaways: CDC Believes Its Mobile Phone Texting Helps Bridge Not Broaden ‘Digital Divide’ On Public Health, Philly OEM ‘Following’ Hundreds Of Citizen Twitterers To Foster Two-Way Communication In Emergencies

November 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I wanted to highlight two points I heard during a terrific recent webinar, “Social Media and Technology Breakthroughs: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Communication”:  one about the Centers For Disease Control’s (CDC) view that mobile phones have an increasingly valuable role in public health communications and another about Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management’s expanded use of Twitter.
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Tags: City Preparedness · Preparedness 2.0

Today’s “Great American Smokeout” And A Lesson For Preparedness — Free Stuff Is Helpful

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Today, November 19th, is the 34th annual “Great American Smokeout” aimed at helping smokers “use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking.” Here in New York, the Department of Health is continuing its aggressive anti-smoking effort by handing out free nicotine gum and patches at sites throughout the [...]

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Tags: Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas

“Stop, Wash and Go” — CDC Launches Campaign To Encourage ‘Healthy Travels’ For The Holidays During H1N1 Outbreak

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Using themes including “Stop, Wash and Go” and “Prevention can be Travel-Sized,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today launched a public awareness campaign about staying healthy while traveling on the holidays during the H1N1 outbreak.

According to campaign press release:
 “The holidays are one of the busiest travel times of the year,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of [...]

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Survey Indicates Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Interested In Volunteering On Disaster Relief At Home

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

According to a new report, All Volunteer Force: From Military To Civilian Service, a significant percentage of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan would be interested in volunteering in disaster relief efforts here in the U.S..
The report, written by Civic Enterprises, indicated that 91% of veteran respondents would like to address the issue of “disaster relief” as [...]

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Tags: Preparedness Ideas · Volunteer Opportunities