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Grant Supports Creation of Disaster Preparedness Manual to Meet Needs of Vulnerable Migrant Children, Families WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is proud to announce it has received a $14,829 grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to help pay for the creation of Disaster Preparedness in Migrant Communities: A Manual for First Responders, a unique resource to help communities integrate migrants into their planning...
Fire Chief George Klauber discussed winter preparedness and fire safety with PHI Management Solutions during their monthly radio broadcast. Klauber covered a variety of seasonal topics but focused on emergency preparedness, fire safety, and 72 Hour Kits. Newmarket, NH (PRWEB) December 05, 2012 Fire Chief George Klauber from Derry, New Hampshire was the Guest of PHI Management Solutions during their monthly radio show which aired on WSMN Radio 1590AM Nashua NH. Chief Klauber is an expert...
DECATUR, Ga. and FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In May, the City of Decatur announced the availability of Smart911 for all residents. The Smart911 service allows residents to create a Safety Profile for their household with vital details they want 9-1-1 to have in the event of an emergency. It is free to residents and 100% private and secure. Now, Smart911 has added features to help residents during a natural disaster or emergency. Participants can opt to provide...
Think Tank Dedicated to Improving Emergency Management Across the Globe WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The S&R Foundation today announced the launch of its new initiative, the International Institute of Global Resilience (IIGR), a think tank dedicated to improving the readiness of the global emergency management community through research and education. Dr. Maki Fukami, one of Japan's leading scientists in the field of emergency management, was appointed as...
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In theory, having a paper-based emergency plan means an institution is prepared. In practice, however, paper binders of information will be lost in many disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy, say emergency planning experts at NaviGate. During Hurricane Sandy, many businesses were unable to respond appropriately due to loss of access to emergency plans from flooding, facility destruction or the inability be onsite. Accessing the...
DENHAM SPRINGS, La, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana-based internet retailer, T Pros Enterprises LLC, today announced the opening of its new online store at www.TotalDisasterSupply.com. Co-founder of TotalDisasterSupply.com and T Pros Enterprises, Tim Roshto, said, "As people in the northeast continue to suffer and struggle in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we're all reminded of how important it is to be prepared in the event of a hurricane, natural disaster or state of...
Direct Relief gets help from Palantir to transform humanitarian relief with powerful analytical tools, enabling faster and more precise emergency response. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Sandy barrels up the East Coast, Direct Relief is working with technology partners at Palantir to assess needs, determine likely emergency scenarios, and mount a targeted response for health clinic partners in the path of the storm. (Photo:...
Older Adults More Vulnerable During Disasters, Assoc. Provides Tips to Help Elderly & Their Families Be Storm Ready NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the prospect of Hurricane Sandy becoming one of the worst storms to hit the New York area, it's time for New Yorkers, particularly the elderly, to assess their readiness for the storm. Older adults are particularly vulnerable in an emergency and should take advance action to be as prepared as possible should...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today declared a statewide disaster emergency to enable state, county and municipal governments to respond effectively to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The storm, which will likely begin to impact the state on Sunday evening, is expected to bring heavy rain to much of the state, and even snow in some areas of southwestern Pennsylvania and in higher elevations. Flooding and power outages are also...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross is preparing to respond to Hurricane Sandy all along the East Coast and urges everyone who may be affected by the storm to get ready too. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO) "The Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers, shelters, relief supplies and disaster vehicles to be ready to help," said Charley Shimanski, senior vice president of Disaster Services for the Red Cross. "Sandy is...
