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Entries Tagged as 'Preparedness Events'

Another Terrible Disaster & Another Inspiring International Response From The Citizen Volunteers Of CrisisCommons — Task List Now Available For Those Interested In Working On Pakistan Flood Relief

August 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

Another major international disaster and another swift international response from the citizen volunteers of CrisisCommons.
CrisisCommons, as has been covered frequently on the blog, is, according to its website, “a global network of volunteers who help people in times and places of crisis. If you can use the Internet, a word processor, a cell phone or [...]

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Tags: International · Preparedness Events

On 9/11, Palo Alto Will Become “Quakeville” For Extensive Disaster Drill Involving Public

August 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment

Readers of this blog know how excited I get about creative, well-planned emergency exerrcise that involve the public. So, I wanted to bring your attention to “Quakeville,” an two-day earthquake drill in Palo Alto, California that begins on September 11th. As described in an article at Palo Alto Online:
The ground is shaking violently. Family heirlooms [...]

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Tags: City Preparedness · Earthquake Preparedness · Preparedness Events

Empire State Building Will Be Lit In “READY New York Yellow” To Kickoff National Preparedness Month

August 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment

You know you’ve made it in New York City when the Empire State Building’s lights promote your cause. So, maybe preparedness is catching on in the Big Apple.
The City of New York’s Office of Emergency Management must be thrilled that the Empire State Building will be lit up in “READY New York Yellow” on the [...]

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Tags: City Preparedness · Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas

Nearing Record # Of Partners, National Preparedness Month In September Will Highlight Family Communications Plans, New Ways For Public To Get & Give Disaster Info

August 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Last week, I visited the three-member Ready Campaign team — Director Darryl Madden, Deputy Director Rebecca Marquis, and Campaign Specialist Chris Bernstein – at FEMA headquarters to get a briefing on the 7th annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) which begins in less than two weeks.
NPM, sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad [...]

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Tags: Federal Emergency Management Administration · Preparedness 2.0 · Preparedness Events

At Canadian Red Cross “Disaster Dining” Cook-Off, Walmart Store Manager Beats Out 1st Responders To Become ‘Top (Emergency) Chef’ & Win ‘Golden Spoon’

August 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Readers of this blog know I am a sucker for creative, fun preparedness events that involve business, community groups, government and the public — and also educate on emergency readiness.
Thursday’s Canadian Red Cross “Disaster Dining” contest — in which competitors had 30 minutes to prepare their best dish using only foods that would be found [...]

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Tags: Humor · Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas · Preparedness and Business · Red Cross

In Interview, Red Cross Social Media Director Talks About What Was Discussed At Fascinating Emergency Data Summit, Next Steps, How Interested Citizens Can Get Involved & If There Is Need For 4th Basic Citizen Preparedness Step

August 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Yesterday, I attended the American Red Cross’ first-ever “Emergency Social Data Summit”. It was a really interesting and invigorating day focusing on how to utilize new technologies, including social media, to address gaps in crisis preparedness and response.
There was a whole lot of information, ideas and energy among the 200 attendees at the Red Cross’ [...]

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Tags: Non-Profit Organizations · Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas · Red Cross

Follow/Participate In Thursday’s American Red Cross “Emergency Crisis Data Summit” On Web

August 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment

The American Red Cross is holding a very exciting event in Washington on Thursday and is encouraging interested members of the public from around the U.S. and the world to follow it and participate through the web.
It is the organization’s first “Emergency Crisis Data Summit: Answering The Cry For Help” which will bring together government agencies, emergency [...]

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Tags: Preparedness Events · Red Cross

Using “Moulage” (a.k.a. Mock Disaster Makeup) To Make Preparedness Training Fun For Kids & Adults

August 9th, 2010 · No Comments

On this blog, we’re always looking for ways of making public preparedness more fun and engaging for the public, particularly young people. That’s why I wanted to highlight the work READYColorado’s Disaster Ready Training for middle and high school students. As has been written about here, Colorado has been a leader in youth preparedness initiatives.
One [...]

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Tags: Education · Humor · Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas

Kansas Animal Response Team’s “Dog Wash” Uses Soap & Water To Help Educate Community On Pet Disaster Preparedness

August 8th, 2010 · No Comments

A Kansas animal response team held a fun and creative way to promote preparedness — a “Dog Wash” that doubled as a pet readiness event/fundraiser. According to an article in The Wichita Eagle:
Members of the Sedgwick County Animal Response Team (SCART), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about how to handle pets during [...]

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Tags: Pets · Preparedness Events

‘Emergency Top Chef’: Canadian Red Cross Holds “Disaster Dining” Cook-Off To Encourage Public To Create 72-Hour Supply Kits

August 5th, 2010 · 2 Comments

On this blog, we’re always on the lookout all over the continent (and the world) for fun and creative preparedness ideas. One I just read about is a “Disaster Dining” cook-off held yesterday by the Red Cross in Atlantic Canada.
According to an article in the Telegraph Journal of St. John, New Brunswick, the Red Cross invited [...]

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Tags: Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas · Red Cross