Protect Yourself in an Earthquake: The Great ShakeOut!

By Julie Looper Coats on October 10, 2016

Drop! Cover! Hold On!

These three, simple steps can help you protect yourself during an earthquake. Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that this is the appropriate action and steps to take in order to reduce injury and death during earthquakes.

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September is National Preparedness Month

By Holly Nett on September 02, 2016

Topics: Systems Building, Best Practices, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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Children and Zika: What Child Care Providers Need to Know

By Julie Looper Coats on June 16, 2016

Child care providers have a unique role to play when it comes to being prepared for many types of hazards and emergencies.

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Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2016

By Holly Nett on May 18, 2016

As the temperatures climb, the desire to involve children in water activities often rises as well.  After all, most of us enjoy the excitement and cooling effects that a swim in a pool, lake, or ocean can bring during the warm months!

Topics: Best Practices, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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May is Asthma Awareness Month

By Julie Looper Coats on April 29, 2016

 

Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Resources for National Infant Immunization Week

By Holly Nett on April 19, 2016

National Infant Immunization Week (April 16-23) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from serious vaccine-preventable disease like whooping cough, measles, and influenza.

Topics: Best Practices, Health & Safety, emergency preparedness

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