During high heat and humidity it’s important to take precautions: Drink more water than you think you need, to stay hydrated Limit outdoors activity, stay in cool places or the shade If you feel dizzy at all take a break, rest Maintain adequate calories, eat to maintain your metabolism Learn more in our Shelter from […]
Crime Prevention and Fire Safety
September is over yet hurricane season remains throughout October. Quiet periods in between weather events are perfect times to check your existing emergency preparedness plans, to complete planning yet accomplished, and to acquire emergency supplies not yet in place. October is considered a quieter time than other months. Although storms can happen at any time […]
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Originally published on https://www.cdc.gov Learn how to protect you and your loved ones during a thunderstorm. Being outside when lightning is present is not something to take lightly—ever. The weather forecast calls for a slight chance of thunderstorms, but you can only see a few fluffy white clouds overhead. So you and your tennis partner […]
Disaster Assistance for Farmers, by Farmers
As it grows, the farmers.gov website will deliver information, tools, and first-hand advice built around the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters. It’s a site being built for farmers, by farmers. Visit the new farmers.gov Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool.
2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected to Be Above-Average
Originally published by Jonathan Belles and Brian Donegan, May 24 2018 12:30 PM EDT | weather.com < Numbers of Atlantic Basin named storms (those that attain at least tropical storm strength), hurricanes and hurricanes of Cat. 3 or greater intensity forecast by NOAA, The Weather Company and Colorado State University, compared to the 30-year average […]
4-Hers Learn Basic Life Support CPR
At the 4-H Volunteer Forum at Middletown High School on February 3rd, both teens and adults learned basic life support CPR. It was a very popular class at the forum, taught by Carol Cournoyer. Photos: Nancy Wilhelm
Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
Source: CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay […]
Guide to Emergency Preparedness
By Katy Davis Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has issued the Connecticut Guide to Emergency Preparedness, with tons of information so you can prepared during an emergency. Also, The Connecticut Guide to Emergency Preparedness has come out in ten different languages! Those languages […]
National Preparedness Month
September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM) which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. In the face of disaster, Americans come together with courage, compassion […]
Hurricane Season in Connecticut
Take the necessary steps to ensure you are prepared for any weather emergency Preparing for emergency weather can help keep you and your loved ones safe, organized and informed this hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicating an above-normal 2017 hurricane season. In a recent press release Governor Malloy encouraged residents to “get (an emergency) […]