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Mar
21
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The unprecedented earthquake occurring in Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan’s western seaboard also affected a nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Despite valiant on-going containment efforts, radioactive materials have escaped into the air, elevating radiation levels in surrounding areas. As of March 16, emergency evacuation has been ordered for… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News From NNLM PNR
Dec
22
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Submitted by LeAnn Gelskey, Hailey Public Library, Hailey, ID The Hailey Public Library received a $5,000 outreach award to host a free emergency preparedness and planning community event. The event was held on October 23, 2010. The event “Ready Hailey” partnered with local agencies and community organizations to bring information specific to emergency preparedness and… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News From NNLM PNR
Dec
14
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NN/LM PNR is currently accepting Professional Development Award Applications. The purpose of the Professional Development Award is to enable individuals at NN/LM PNR Network member institutions to expand professional knowledge and experience to provide improved health information access to health care professionals and consumers. For this initial offering, we are focusing on Emergency Preparedness. We… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Nov
05
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NLM’s Emergency Access Initiative, http://eai.nlm.nih.gov, is now available through November 20 for access to resources usually available only by subscription. Publishers are providing access only for those affected by the cholera outbreak in Haiti and for those providing assistance to the affected population.
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM, News From NNLM PNR, Resource Sharing & Document Delivery
Aug
05
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Just a quick reminder – NN/LM PNR is accepting applications for Community Preparedness Day Awards. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 20th. Projects must be completed by April 30, 2011. The purpose of the Community Preparedness Day Award is to assist libraries in becoming active partners in the community’s emergency preparedness, response and recovery… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News From NNLM PNR