The Southeast is no stranger to drought, hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters that leave a path of death and destruction. That’s why...
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In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods.
You will likely hear weather fore...
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Following are some measures that can be taken to prevent losing your dog in an emergency:
Make sure your dog wears a properly fitted coll...
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It is normal for children to be afraid, especially during or after severe weather that has caused damage. The fear may last for an extended ...
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Caregivers may need to gather and prepare additional items to supplement the standard emergency kit if they plan to shelter in place or are ...
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Voluntary Evacuation
A warning to persons within a designated area that a threat to life and property exists or is likely to exist in the i...
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The American Diabetes Association has received questions concerning what a person with diabetes should do in an emergency. It is difficult t...
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Here are 15 tips to help reduce stress in your life:
Plan and organizing. Using time wisely to think and plan is time well spent. In fact, ...
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There are some basic items you should stock in your home or established shelter. These include water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, be...
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Faith communities play a special role in helping their members lead healthy lifestyles. Faith communities care about members’ health, offe...
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Body Quest Warrior Muscle Max has strength and muscle power because he eats plenty of healthy meat, beans, and milk products. He ditched the...
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Body Quest Warrior Super Slurper is super at a lot of things, but he’s especially super at slurping eight full glasses of water each day.
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