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Rescuing and housing the many exotic animals at Minot, North Dakota's Roosevelt Park Zoo from record floods presented zoo workers with a unique challenge. It was no small feat finding vehicles large enough for giraffes or getting dangerous animals to cooperate.
Do you live in an earthquake-prone region? Are you located within miles of a dangerous chemical facility? Is your home in “Tornado Alley?” As we wrap up Emergency Preparedness Month 2010, we’re highlighting the final step of the Ready campaign – Be Informed.
An essential part of being prepared for an emergency is creating a plan of action for your family. When a disaster occurs, your family may not be together so you'll want a plan for what you will do in different situations.
On Saturday, September 18, 2010, Arc Aspicio participated in a full-scale emergency training exercise at Reagan National Airport, sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The first step to being prepared for a major disaster is creating an emergency supply kit. Supply kits are recommended to contain provisions that will last for at least three days.
September has been proclaimed as National Preparedness Month by President Obama to stress the importance of strengthening the security and resiliency of our Nation.
Arc Aspicio has joined over 500 organizations in signing up for the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) Coalition.
Learn more about the role of governance in effective disaster management.
The Ready campaign kicks off the seventh annual NPM with a webinar to introduce the 2010 Toolkit including how to become a NPM Coalition Member and the many ways to support NPM.
Arc Aspicio recently sponsored a Girl Scout meeting for the troop to receive the Emergency Preparedness Patch.
The Ready Campaign is asking Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2010 by making an emergency preparedness resolution.
Have you ever wondered how you would find out about an emergency that happened in DC or the surrounding area if you were not in front of your computer or near a television?
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