Landslide Preparedness
Landslides can occur quickly and often with little notice. One of the best ways to get ready is to stay informed about any changes in your area. Landslides occur in all U.S. states. They are caused by a variety of factors including fires, earthquakes, floods, and storms. Landslides, also known as mudslides, cause $1-2 billion in damages and more than 25 deaths per year.
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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Shortage
For the last little while we have been assured that there will be enough H1N1 Flu Vaccine for everyone. However this past week it was announced that there is only 30 million available nationwide. The Los Angeles Times reported that:
Power Outage Priorities & Tips
Power outages can happen at any time to anyone in any place. Extended power outages can be scary and dangerous if you are not prepared, especially in times of extreme cold or heat, but if you are prepared before hand and know what your priorities are, the danger can be eliminated and the time even enjoyed. After all if the power is out, you can stay home with your family and spend some quality time together. Below are the top three priorities and some tips to help you and your family be safe, secure, and comfortable when the power goes out.
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Ideas to Improve Emergency Prep and Engagement
SUPPORT & REPORT ON STATE/LOCAL PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS — We should provide money for state and local government to assist civilian preparedness programs. Encourage authorities to report on their level of citizen preparedness and create ways for better measuring civilian readiness. Expand support of disaster volunteer opportunities including Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and other community programs. Combining state, local and community leadership and citizen involvement with federal commitment and focus. Ensure that government authorities can competently and quickly respond to disasters, but more strongly emphasize the need for the public and local communities to be prepared and self-reliant, most importantly in the first 72 hours after a disaster.
The Ultimate Currency
There has been a lot in the news these days about the decline of the U.S. Dollar. Countries such as Russia and China have been pushing for a new world currency or a basket of currencies to replace the dollar as the worlds reserve currency.







