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Guide to Emergency Preparedness

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By Katy Davis

guideDid 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 are English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Vietnamese. Inside the guide is a lot of useful information for any case of an emergency. There are different areas of emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemic flu, nuclear emergencies and even drinking water emergencies. There is also a chapter on what to do if you are in an emergency situation. The Connecticut Guide to Emergency Preparedness (in all ten languages) can be found at this link: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3115&q=482616

Hurricane Season in Connecticut

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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) kit, make a plan and stay informed.”  guide

 

What simple steps can you take today?

United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 is a gateway to services related to emergency/disaster response and recovery as well as a statewide resource for emergency-related information collection and dissemination. 2-1-1 also maintains several eLibrary papers that can help you get prepared and stay informed including:How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Hurricane/Tornado, How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Flood, and Tropical Storm Information & Resources.

Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org for access to services and to stay informed during any extreme weather episode.

Source: United Way 2-1-1.