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Oct
02
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, drought, emergency preparedness
One of the most challenging natural hazards facing communities across the United States. Often described as a “creeping” disaster, droughts develop slowly, making its onset difficult to detect and its impacts far-reaching. Injuries and information professionals play a vital role in raising awareness and equipping people with the knowledge to reduce the risk associated with… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances
Sep
04
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, mental health, National Health Observances, volcanoes
September is National Preparedness Month and for the next few months, Region 5 staff will be posting about emergency preparedness. Each month we will focus on a specific emergency that will include: An overview of the emergency Before, during, and after resources Local and national resources We won’t be able to cover everything, but we… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances
Sep
02
0 comments Tags: classes, collection management, consumer health
Is your library or organization seeking guidance to start a consumer health collection or wanting to build on an already existing collection? You may find that what would seem straightforward about a consumer health collection is not always so straightforward. Like any health information, there’s a lot out there but discerning what is good research-based… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Library staff, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Mar
05
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Individuals and a whole community can experience grief due to personal loss or major tragedy. How we experience grief can differ from person to person, from event to event. In addition to your state and local resources, here are some resources to offer those in your community who may be experiencing grief or know of… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jan
15
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, wildfires
The Region 5 team extends our heartfelt support to everyone affected by the devasting wildfires in California. These communities are facing terrible losses, and we are ready to offer support any way we can. We have compiled some links to trusted resources that provide up-to-date information on tools and services for people affected by these… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness