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3 Uses for ZIP Codes to Stay Informed
July 1 is U.S. ZIP Code Day. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS)—then called the U.S. Post Office Department—introduced the Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) code in 1963. USPS’ purpose was to facilitate the automatic sorting of mail and reduce the number of steps a piece of mail would go through to reach a recipient.(1) Since then, Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentMaking Emergency Plans Inclusive
English: Making Emergency Plans Inclusive | Blogs | CDC Junio es el Mes del Orgullo de las Personas Lesbianas, Gais, Bisexuales, Transgénero, Queer e Intersexuales (LGBTQI+). Esta publicación se escribió en colaboración con el National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Identificar e involucrarse con las comunidades Las personas LGBTQIA+ representan un porcentaje estimado del 3 % Read More >
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June is a busy time of year for emergency preparedness and response. June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. It’s also wildfire season. Hurricanes and wildfires are common causes of evacuations. Both are happening more often and with greater intensity.(1) Annual increases in the number of strong hurricanes and large wildfires likely mean Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentBuilding Trauma-Informed Communities
Many people will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Often unexpected and shocking, it may overwhelm their ability to cope and create a lasting sense of fear, vulnerability, and helplessness. Traumatic events are scary or dangerous experiences that can affect people emotionally and physically. They include acts of violence (e.g., assault, Read More >
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This post was written in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of EMS in observance of National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 15-22. For many of us, the image we have of first responders comes mostly from television and movies. We picture ambulances with sirens wailing and lights flashing en route to Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentProtecting Children Where They Learn, Play During Disaster Recovery
Emergencies, including natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, can happen at any time. They can have lasting impacts on communities. Places that were once safe might become unsafe. Homes, businesses, childcare facilities, schools, and other buildings can be damaged or destroyed. After the initial response, communities begin a long recovery process. Buildings are rebuilt, infrastructure Read More >
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