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The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today addressed presidents, provosts, chancellors, and deans from a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from across the country at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in Emmitsburg, Md.

The meeting — part of the second offering of an Emergency Management Planning, Preparedness, Training and Education Workshop for Colleges and Universities — is designed to provide schools and their leadership with an introduction to emergency management, a basic overview of EMI’s higher education programs and an opportunity to hear from  leading professionals in the field of emergency management. Read the rest of this entry »

Food storage supplier Blue Chip Group, Inc. has seen an increase in demand for bulk foods that can be used for current consumption and for storage, along with many requests for information on how to plan for emergencies.

“People are concerned, and they are looking for help. Our phone rings constantly all day, and we had to find a way to help people more effectively and efficiently. We decided to create a series of tips and suggestions to help our customers overcome the problems associated with preparing for emergencies and disasters,” explained Jeff Augason of Blue Chip Group, Inc.

Augason said the series of tips can be received one at a time by E-mail by going to the company web site at http://FoodStorageIdeas.com Read the rest of this entry »

September was National Preparedness Month and the American Academy of Disaster Medicine (AADM) reminds the public that disaster emergencies come in many forms, some natural and others man-made. AADM, comprised of physician leaders from all medical specialties with knowledge in disaster management, offered these emergency planning tips that may save your life or that of a loved one.

First, consider what kinds of disasters are most likely to occur in your community and how residents will be notified (e.g., hurricane, tornado, flood, blizzard, etc.).
• Think about the different safety needs for every kind of potential emergency.
• Determine where the nearest disaster emergency centers or shelters are in your community.
• Map out an evacuation route in case it is necessary.
• Post emergency phone numbers near telephones, program them into your cellular phone, or keep in wallets or pocketbooks at all times.
• Prepare a list of family physicians in the event you or a family member is injured.
• Store all necessary emergency items at easily accessible places in Read the rest of this entry »