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Oct
02
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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
03
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In this Consumer Health Minute blog column, National Health Observances have been featured as a way to bring awareness and information to your communities. One of the September observances is National Preparedness Month. Region 5 communities experience flooding, wildfires, snow storms, droughts, tsunamis, earthquakes, and other disasters. Some of these are happening a lot more… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Emergency Preparedness, News from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education