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Apr
15
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We at NN/LM PNR are saddened by the news of the explosions in Boston at the Marathon Finish Line. The National Library of Medicine has released a People Locator where you can track the status of people in Boston. The database is not exhaustive, and names continue to be added. If you want to know… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM
Apr
05
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Space is still available in this free WESTPAS workshop, but registration is required (see below). Mark your calendar now and register for a free 2-part disaster preparedness and response workshop, “Protecting Cultural Collections”, sponsored by the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS). This workshop is part of a coordinated regional approach to raising… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Training & Education
Mar
20
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The National Library of Medicine’s Disaster Information Management Research Center, has a new resource guide for Information Sources on Ethics in Disaster Medicine and Public Health. Resources include: Codes of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards Ethical Considerations for Pandemic Influenza and Other Infectious Diseases Crisis (or Altered) Standards of Care Ethics, Disasters and Disabled and… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM
Feb
27
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Mitigation is an important part of the Disaster Management Cycle. Training opportunities throughout Washington State are available in 2013 through the Washington Emergency Management Division and FEMA. Courses include post-earthquake building inspection (ATC-20) in conjunction with a pre-earthquake building screening mitigation course (FEMA 154). New this year is a course (E-74) that focuses on non-structural… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Training & Education
Feb
05
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Tuesday, February 19th Noon – 1pm, Pacific Time In the age of information overload, how can we encourage people to hear our messages and take action to protect their health? Who do people listen to during emergencies? How do public health agencies counter misinformation or explain complex issues? In the February Hot Topics, communication specialists… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Public Health, Training & Education