Bring preparedness to the dinner table this Thanksgiving

It’s almost here: that moment when the turkey is stuffed and roasted, the potatoes are mashed and the cranberry sauce is plated. And then it...

CDC superdog teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters

Ready Wrigley Dogs have always been a human’s best friend, but who knew they could also help kids prepare for emergencies? The Centers for D...

Mental health and emergencies: Being prepared and coping afterward

Public health disasters don’t just affect the environment — they impact mental and emotional health, too. In observance of National Mental H...

National Infant Immunization Week: Keeping children healthy

It’s National Infant Immunization Week ! The observance, which runs April 20-27, promotes the benefits of immunizations and works to improve...

Helping your neighbors in a disaster

Are you prepared to help your neighbors during an emergency? According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in 95 percent of emergenc...