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Are you Prepared for Extreme Weather?
HEATWAVE Record breaking temperatures are sweeping across the Western states. Denver is anticipating setting a new record of 98 degrees by this Tuesday. This, in turn has prompted officials to close or have early dismissal to 32 area schools this week. Supply chain...
Are you Prepared for Floods?
According to Flood Defenders, a nonprofit organization working with local governments to provide adequate flood protection: Flooding has cost US taxpayers more than $850 billion since 2000 Is responsible for ⅔ of the cost from all natural disasters. In small towns...
Are you Prepared for Fire?
The end of the summer brings dry weather and many areas at risk for wildfires. Many areas, including California, along with the disruption by evacuations or electrical blackouts, can bring many challenges that not just the fires bring. Home fires are of particular...
Part 2, Common Back to School Illnesses
Last week we reviewed head lice, colds and flu and pinkeye. Today we will look at impetigo. Impetigo Impetigo is a skin infection caused by one or both of the following bacteria: group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. It is the most common skin infection in...
Planning a Road Trip?
Travel plans over the Labor Day weekend? Do you have the fluids in your car topped off, the tire pressure checked, bags packed for the road? How does your first aid bag look – is it stocked and ready for emergencies you may encounter on your trip? Preparedness doesn’t...
September is Preparedness Month – Are You Prepared?
September is Preparedness Month- Are You Prepared? With the waning days of summer, children and college students returning to school, summer harvests winding down, and the shorter days, the month of September is an ideal month to take stock of where you are in your...