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Got a cool link or idea? Email it to Janet at info@itsadisaster.net As fyi, Winter Storms plus many other disaster and first aid topics are covered in our 284-page IT’S A DISASTER! book too. Please call 1-888-999-4325 or visit www.itsadisaster.net to learn more. Bill & Janet Liebsch
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IT’S A DISASTER! e-news 6/29/2009
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The six counties served by The Volunteer Connection are Sevier, Millard, Juab, Sanpete, Piute and Wayne. Shortly after establishing in 1998, there were 11 volunteer stations and 33 volunteers who had contributed over 2,100 hours of service. Today the nonprofit has over 270 volunteers reporting over 49,000 hours.
Shara Bastian has been employed with Six County AOG - Volunteer Connection since 2000 and is currently the Manager. The Volunteer Connection has two programs, which include - the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for volunteers 55 and older and Volunteer Center for volunteers 54 and younger.
Radiation detection devices - You can't see, smell, taste or feel radiation, but special instruments can detect even the smallest levels of radiation. Since it may take days or weeks before First Responders could get to you, consider having these devices handy during a crisis or attack since they could save your life.
- survey meter - measures rate of exposure or intensity of radiation at that specific location if you stayed there for an hour ... like a speedometer in a car (cost: $300-$1,000+)
- dosimeter - a pen-like device you can wear that measures total dose or accumulated exposure to radiation as you move around (needs a charger too - cost: $45-$65+ each)
- KFM kit - (Kearny Fallout Meter) measures radiation more accurately than most instruments since it's charged electrostatically. Find plans online or available as a low-cost kit ($40-$75). And it's a great science project for kids.
- NukAlert - a patented personal radiation meter, monitor and alarm small enough to fit on a key chain. The unit warns you with chirping sounds if it detects radiation. (cost: $160)
Reduce exposure - Protect yourself from radioactive fallout with ...
- distance - the more distance between you and fallout particles, the better
- shielding - heavy, dense materials (like thick walls, earth, concrete, bricks, water and books) between you and fallout is best. Stay indoors or below ground. (Taking shelter in a basement or a facility below ground reduces exposure by 90%. Less than 4 inches (10 cm) of soil or earth can reduce the penetration of dangerous gamma rays by half.)
The "seven-ten" rule - For every sevenfold increase in time after the initial blast, there is a tenfold decrease in the radiation rate. In other words, if you have shelter with good shielding and stay put for even just 7 hours ... you've really increased your chances of survival.
Indoor shelter locations - If you don't have a fallout shelter, these options could provide protection from dangerous radiation by using proper shielding materials.
- basement - find the corner that is most below ground level (the further underground the better)
- 1-story home / condo / apartment - if no underground facility, find a spot in center of home away from windows
- trailer home - find sturdier shelter if possible (like a basement or brick or concrete building)
- multi-story building or high-rise - go to center of the middle section of building. Note: if rooftop of a building next to you is on that same floor, move one floor up or down since radioactive fallout would accumulate on rooftops. Avoid first floor (if possible) since fallout will pile up on ground outside.
Indoor shelter shielding - Some very basic ways to build an expedient last-minute shelter in your home, apartment or workplace to help protect you from dangerous radiation include...
- Set up a large, sturdy workbench or table in location you've chosen. If no table, make one by putting doors on top of boxes, appliances or furniture.
- Put as much shielding (e.g. furniture, file cabinets, appliances, boxes or pillowcases filled with dirt or sand, boxes of food, water or books, concrete blocks, bricks, etc.) all around sides and on top of table, but don't put too much weight on tabletop or it could collapse. Add reinforcing supports, if needed.
- Leave a crawl space so everyone can get inside and block opening with shielding materials.
- Leave 2 small air spaces for ventilation (about 4-6" each) - one low at one end and one high at other end. (This allows for better airflow since warm air rises.)
- Have water, detection devices, radio, food and sanitation supplies in case you have to shelter for days or weeks.
EMP - A nuke causes an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that could disrupt or crash systems so you may not have access to TV or radio, phones, the Internet, ATMs, and other devices. It could also impact response efforts, electrical and water systems, food distribution, transportation and more.
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IT’S A DISASTER! e-news 5/29/2009
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A President’s View on Public Safety, Old and New
by Eric Brown - CEM, President of Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA)
"I imagine I grew up like most boys, meaning every day generated some kind of emergency or perhaps a catastrophe if you were to ask mom. My brothers and I never gave safety much thought. We didn’t have bicycle helmets and never loaded up on knee-pads, but I think it’s safe to say we pushed fun to the limit and beyond. As a result, we had no shortage of injuries, but as soon as we got patched up we ran right back outside. I’m gleefully surprised we’re all still alive today.
I began to connect the dots on the importance of public safety the day our neighbors had a kitchen fire. It was summertime and school was out. My mom rushed in to my room and told me to look outside. Sure enough a big cloud of black smoke was coming out of the neighbor’s home. I jumped up, grabbed our fire extinguisher and ran full-speed across the street, kicking my way in through the front door. The kids had tried to make French fries and, without warning, a fire started and quickly grew out of control. Inside the home, visibility was almost zero. There was one adult who’d been sleeping while the kids were cooking – he was trying to fight the fire with a kitchen towel. I pulled him clear and put the blaze out with the fire extinguisher. Afterwards, my mom said, "Son, I didn’t mean for you to run over there and almost get yourself killed!" I smiled and told her I was okay, but the event had changed me in a good way. Now, each time I think about safety, I remember this day, how an innocent batch of fries can result in an emergency situation or deadly disaster. It reminds me the importance of "It’s a Disaster!" as a learning tool and our duty to help Americans be safe.
HSFA is proud to work closely with our community partner Fedhealth to help build awareness for public safety. However, it’s been an uphill battle, primarily because people don’t usually think about safety until they’re smack-dab in the middle of disaster. Our efforts to date have been very serious. Unfortunately, they haven’t been very effective in this modern, multimedia day and time. We’ve given this a lot of thought and recently begun to study how well people respond to entertainment even during difficult times. More than ever, we now recognize the value of fun as a renewable resource and are committed to tapping into its potential in order to repower our safety initiatives for 2009 and years to come.
I’m blown away to see our teams thinking so far outside the box and moving forward with a spirit of creativity. Ms. Ruby Redbook, our new character for "It’s a Disaster", is just a real hoot. Ms. Redbook represents a unique way to get everyone connected and excited about this valuable resource, and I think creative efforts like this give us an edge in communicating our very important public safety message. There’s no doubt about it, we take our job extremely seriously, but we’ve learned the word spreads further and faster when we add a touch of fun in the delivery. We’re also using "It’s a Disaster!" in other creative ways, for example, as a classroom textbook for our Energy Security program Project Green Village, which provides green energy education, home audits and upgrades to the low income community. These are just a few of the ways we’re leveraging "It’s a Disaster!" to accomplish our mission. Through our focus groups, we’re generating a ton of good ideas, and I’m proud to announce we’re putting them all in play as soon as possible.
When it comes to "It’s a Disaster!", our goal very simply is to ensure every American benefits from the information found in this manual. Getting there is a huge undertaking, but through our efforts, if we can help one person be safe and live better, it’s well worth the effort."
Eric Brown is President of the Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) and a certified Emergency Manager. HSFA is a non-Federal, non-profit public agency for public safety, energy security and health and human services, established to advance homeland security while preserving Americans’ civil liberties. For more information, please visit http://www.hsfamerica.org.
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‘TIS THE SEASON
Hurricane Season officially kicks off June 1 and runs through November 30. NOAA forecasters say a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year and there is a 70 percent chance of having 9 to 14 named storms, of which 4 to 7 could become hurricanes, including 1 to 3 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5).
Some things to think about and do before hurricane season gets active…
- Make a plan and disaster supplies kits for your home and vehicles. (And consider making kits for your office too.) And get some Weather radios with battery backup and tone-alert feature.
- Consider getting flood insurance (and keep in mind it may take 30+ days to take effect). Learn more at www.floodsmart.gov
- Think about where you would go if you had to evacuate and learn evacuation routes in your area. (And if you are traveling into hurricane territory this summer, take time to ask and learn procedures, evac routes, etc.)
Learn more at National Hurricane Center or FEMA
Summer months also mean more wildfires in many parts of the country. Pay attention to officials’ warnings about campfires and burn bans … and please don’t throw your cigarette out the window when driving!
Some things to think about and do at all times…
- Make a family plan and disaster supplies kits for your home, vehicles and office. And get some Weather radios.
- Create a 30-100 foot safety (or defensible) zone around your home.
- Explain to kids that matches and lighters are TOOLS, not toys … and if they see someone playing with fire they should tell an adult right away!
- Think about where you would go if you had to evacuate and learn area evacuation routes.
Learn more about Firewise Communities at www.firewise.org and a few cool sites for young kids are www.sparky.org and www.smokeybear.com
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MISCELLANEOUS STUFF
Going to print: We’re committing to print queue very soon so let us know if you’re interested in doing custom books on this job by calling 1-888-999-4325 or email info@itsadisaster.net
Customizable booklets: Remember we can develop customized booklets in bulk using pages out of our 284-page paperback (e.g. hurricane booklets, Pan flu brochures, etc) and incorporate any additional local data you want in them. Call 1-888-999-4325 to learn more.
Call for pictures / videos: If you have pictures or videos of how you use our books at events or trainings please email them to info@itsadisaster.net.
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DID YOU KNOW…
…since 1989, the federal government has spent over $96.1 billion for disaster assistance provided by FEMA but only $4.4 billion of the disaster assistance was for hazard mitigation?! Source: FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: Overview and Issues. Washington, DC: CRS Report for Congress R40471 (26-page report in PDF)
… U.S. banks have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to cyberthieves who have electronically broken into ATMs and forged electronic transfers?! The FBI knows of one bank whose security system was breached and which lost $10 million in cash in a day, while another lost $5 million, enough to put it out of business. Source: Reuters
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COOL LINKS / IDEAS
Check out this cool video demonstration! The TouchTable is an advanced system where multiple users can visualize, navigate and analyze large amounts of information. Two or more TouchTables can be networked, allowing people in different locations to work together in a common virtual space. The applications for this technology in the First Responder world are mind-boggling..! www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/video/231-touchtable.html
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide is over 400+ pages of disaster resource information designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, emergency managers, and others interested in planning for animals in disasters. Available on CD or download Guide in PDF. www.avma.org/disaster/
Got a cool link or idea? Email it to Janet at info@itsadisaster.net
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IT’S A DISASTER! e-news 4/28/2009
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
An interview with Howard Pierpont, Board Chair - DERA
Howard Pierpont's earliest memory of a disaster was being carried on his father's shoulders up the stairs of the family summer home to view the flooding after a hurricane. The son of a meteorologist, he learned that nature was to be respected not feared. Part of this respect included not putting oneself in harms way and paying attention to the warning signs when bad situations were about to occur.
Mr. Pierpont has spent most of his life in preparation for whatever might happen. He became a Business Continuity professional and worked for Intel Corporation as a world wide BC coach. This involved identifying possible and probable threats and hazards, developing processes and actions to mitigate the issues and minimize the need for recovery of impacted organizations.
He joined the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association DERA www.disasters.org in 2002. Originally founded in 1962 to assist communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and to serve as a professional association DERA evolved through linking professionals, volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of emergency preparedness and management. DERA currently has active members around the world, representing national governments, non-profit associations, official agencies and departments, educational institutions, corporations, small business concerns, emergency management professionals, researchers, and volunteers. Pierpont assumed the Board Chairman position in mid 2008.
Howard has been affiliated with "It's a Disaster!" since 2008 and has traveled the United States promoting preparedness and the use of the book. "I wish I had known about "It's a Disaster!" when I was still in private industry," said Chairman Pierpont. "It is such a great guide for individuals, communities and companies on common sense preparedness." He continues to weave the book into multiple fabrics when dealing with business continuity issues in the communities.
Learn more about DERA and how to become a member by visiting www.disasters.org
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COMMON SENSE TIPS ON SWINE FLU
Last week a new variation of swine flu surfaced that has countries scrambling to prepare for a potential pandemic. Although this type-A flu virus is the common H1N1 version that causes regular outbreaks in pigs, it doesn't normally affect people but human infections can and do happen.
MISCELLANEOUS STUFF
Call for pictures / videos: If you have pictures or videos of how you use our books at events or trainings please email them to info@itsadisaster.net for a new page we're designing. And check out a new video developed by our friends at The Griffith Corp on our Home page.
Going to print soon: We'll be committing to the print queue soon (i.e. we print a minimum of 25,000 books at a time by bundling 1,000 unit & up custom orders several times a year) so please let us know if you are interested in jumping in on this job. Next print might be late summer but we always keep thousands of "standard" books on-hand and can ship those with custom labels within 24 hours. Email info@itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325 for more information.
DID YOU KNOW...
COOL LINKS / IDEAS
http://readyclassroom.discoveryeducation.com/
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Do you know where to start when it comes to getting your neighborhood prepared?
Note from Bill & j: Thank you Patty for your commitment to your community and for reminding all of us how one citizen CAN make a difference! Please read Patty's article called Donating blood is a part of Disaster Preparedness on above site too.
PRICE CHANGES = MORE MONEY FOR VOLUNTEERS, etc.
Government agencies, nonprofits, volunteer groups (like CERTs, etc), churches and faith-based organizations, civic clubs, Associations, schools and other groups will continue to receive the 75% off list price in support of our grant and funding programs. And all our funding ideas are the same as before with one exception... we're offering MORE cash back on business referrals - keep reading!
Consumer paperback orders will be redirected to nonprofits or resellers like Amazon, etc (as was done from 1999 through late-2007). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it helps establish the retail value of the book for matching grants programs, plus we'll stop undercutting nonprofits and schools using our book as a fundraiser item.(Although we DO encourage citizens to consider pooling orders together with their local church, Neighborhood or Homeowner's Association, volunteer groups, civic clubs, schools or nonprofits to get the Gov't/nonprofit pricing.)
Business bulk pricing now starts at 50% off list since we just formed a new relationship with a large corporate sales force and this discount supports the normal book industry pricing. (Note: we will grandfather existing business customers with the old price on any future orders.)
TOTAL amount earned for CERT (33%): $ 495
TOTAL amount earned for VFD (33%): $2,475
DID YOU KNOW...
Update Monday 3/30/09 4p: Researchers just discovered a detection tool! Dan Kaminsky, director at IOActive who worked with The Honeynet Project writes "... Conficker actually changes what Windows looks like on the network, and this change can be detected ... very, very quickly. You can literally ask a server if it's infected with Conficker, and it will tell you." A quick way to tell if your computer is infected is to try to access the Web site of a major antivirus vendor (like Symantec, Trend, McAfee, etc), which the worm blocks.
Sources: CNET, InformationWeek and Washington Post ... see also F-Secure's Questions and Answers: Conficker and April 1st
Note from Bill & j ... Don't panic -- but be aware a threat exists and this may impact the web going forward. Make sure you have an anti-virus package on all PCs (and hand-held devices if you do email on them), keep pkg current with updates (including Windows updates) and scan your devices OFTEN! And we suggest you NOT use browser-based sites to run a scan ~ purchase a well-known anti-virus package from a respected company and install it yourself!
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IT’S A DISASTER! e-news 2/26/2009
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
(Starting this month we’ll highlight customers and new ideas in this section.)
The Delaware Citizen Corps was recently awarded two of the five awards designated for FEMA Region III. The "Bridge Builder Award" was for exemplary collaboration with key preparedness partners, specifically with the Delaware State Police and the effort in getting the Disaster Preparedness DVD in the state school systems by using the DSP Resource Officers. And the "Together We Succeed Award" was for hosting an exemplary "National Preparedness Month" event and the combined efforts of over 40 agencies and private sector partners, training, displays and activities and events for the planning of the 4th Annual DE Family Emergency Preparedness Day.
The number one priority of the Delaware Citizen Corps Council is to establish local and county councils, assist them with the development of a community outreach program for their town, city or county, and provide them the support required to start and maintain their outreach programs.
Since 2004 Bob George and Marny (Mac) McLee (State Citizen Corps and CERT Coordinators) have been ordering copies of IT’S A DISASTER! using Citizen Corps grant dollars. Some ways they use our books include giving a customized copy to every CERT trainee plus copies are brought to all Disaster Preparedness, CERT, and Citizen Corps briefings throughout the state. And Rosanne Pack (DEMA Community Relation/PIO) provides books and other educational materials at community events and DEMA functions statewide.
Over the years several companies and agencies have ordered books after learning about it from the Delaware Citizen Corps’ efforts and we set aside 10% of those orders as a thank you for sharing the word. DE Citizen Corps elects to use those amounts as a credit towards future purchases and they’ve received over $1,800.00 worth of credit from referrals to date!
Learn more about Delaware Citizen Corps and check out their five part video series on disaster preparedness at http://www.delawarecitizencorps.org/
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NEW FEMA SITE
On December 31, 2008 FEMA launched the first phase of DisasterAssistance.gov, a new, easy-to-use website that consolidates disaster information in one place. Currently, 17 U.S. Government agencies, which sponsor more than 50 forms of disaster assistance, contribute to the site.
Individuals can apply for many forms of assistance with a single, online application. According to FEMA the application information is shared only with those agencies that a user identifies and is protected by the highest levels of security. Users can:
- apply for FEMA assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration loans through a single online application
-- check the status of their online application(s)
-- choose to have their Social Security benefits redirected to a new address
-- have access to their federal student loan account information.
To learn more visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov
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PREPAREDNESS REMINDER (a.k.a. shameless plug)
During these tough economic times, many states and cities are facing major cutbacks to First Responders so it is more important than ever for businesses and consumers to know what they should plan for and do during an emergency situation.
One way to help is to get copies of IT'S A DISASTER! for your family, friends, employees and customers. Our 284-page manual is available direct to agencies, businesses, organizations and citizens at 75% to 89% off the $14.99 U.S. list. And we customize books (or CDs) at no charge so groups can personalize them with logos and local information. Plus we have creative programs to help volunteers and groups raise funds while educating local communities.
Learn more about our products and programs or call 1-888-999-4325 (7a-4p Pacific).
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DID YOU KNOW…
… last month State Farm pulled the plug on its 1.2 million homeowner policies in Florida, citing the state's punishing price controls?! The state's largest insurer joins a raft of competitors that have already reduced or dumped their property and casualty business in the Sunshine State, including Prudential, Allstate, Nationwide and USAA. Source: Wall Street Journal
… online theft costs about $1 trillion a year, the number of attacks is rising sharply, and too many people do not know how to protect themselves?! And since the Internet is now part of society's central nervous system, attacks could threaten whole economies. Source: BBC News
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COOL LINKS / IDEAS
Deaf Link has produced some short preparedness videos using American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for the State of Texas. While much of the information contained in each video is generic, there may be an occasional reference to Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. Some topics include Flood cleanup, Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation, and Special Needs planning. www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/deaflink.htm
Johns Hopkins’ Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) offers a Web-based tool that calculates and predicts the impact on individual hospitals of a flu epidemic, bioterrorist attack, flood or plane crash, accounting for such elements as numbers of victims, germ-carrying wind patterns, available medical resources, bacterial incubation periods and bomb size. Called EMCAPS (Electronic Mass Casualty Assessment & Planning Scenarios), the software program is believed to be the first that generates the anticipated outcomes of disaster planning scenarios developed by the Department of Homeland Security. The program is available for download (no charge) from Johns Hopkins’ CEPAR Web site at www.hopkins-cepar.org/
The National Terror Alert Response Center is launching the Homeland Security Response Network on March 2, 2009 as part of their "Prepared Communities" initiative. The network promotes homeland security preparedness through awareness, education, community involvement and partnerships between individuals, groups and organizations. www.homelandsecurityresponse.com
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IT’S A DISASTER! e-news 1/26/2009
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THE BIG CHILL
The past month has brought frigid temperatures to many North Americans and unfortunately there’s more to come. Here are some tips from several sources in case you’d like to share them with others.
The leading cause of death during winter storms is automobile or other transportation accidents, and the second leading cause of death is heart attacks often caused by overexertion from working or playing in extreme cold conditions. Another risk is hypothermia which is very common with the elderly who sometimes die inside their homes because it’s so cold. Carbon monoxide poisoning is another major concern since some people improperly use generators, ovens or charcoal.
The CDC has a great Emergency Preparedness and Response Winter Weather page with some fact sheets, PSAs and podcasts on carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia, frostbite and other safety issues.
There’s also a 15-page PDF called "Extreme Cold A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety". [PDF is 3MB]
And a good 6-minute video on Generator Safety is viewable on Washington State Military Department Emergency Management Division’s site.
Ready.gov also has some helpful tips on their Winter Storms and Extreme Cold page … or visit your city or county Emergency Management, Fire or Health Department sites since most agencies provide tips, text alert systems, and emergency contacts and plans.
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PLANNING SOME NEW PRODUCTS
Two of the most common requests we’ve had over the past decade are smaller booklets covering specific topics and a Spanish version of IT’S A DISASTER!
We are developing price tables for bulk customizable "ala carte" booklets (e.g. groups can pick and choose pages or topics out of our book and add their local data into 16, 32, 48, 96-page booklets). Spanish products are much more involved (and costly) but we hope to have that option too. Watch for updates in future e-news issues!
In the meantime, if you have any feedback or needs please email Janet at info@itsadisaster.net.
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NEW 4-COLOR SAMPLES ONLINE
We just printed 3 custom books for Chesapeake Health Department, Delaware Citizen Corps and Northrop Grumman. Check out their 4-color cover samples (and several other custom book and CD samples) in PDF.
Keep in mind the entire book cover and first 10 pages can be customized in the print process on 1,000 units and up at no extra charge. And we can customize books in small quantity with peel & stick laser printed labels. Visit www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325 for more information.
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DID YOU KNOW…
... a worm known as Conficker (or Downadup) has infected an estimated 6% of all PCs worldwide..?! And researchers remain worried about the next phase in the attack since hackers could use the collected machines (a.k.a. a botnet) to send spam, attack Web sites, or compromise more computers. Source: Computer World
Note from Bill & j … make sure you have an anti-virus package on your PCs (and hand-held devices if you do email on them) and keep pkg current with updates [including Windows updates] … and run a full scan 2-4 times a month (or more!)
... a newly discovered fault in eastern Arkansas could trigger a magnitude 7 earthquake with an epicenter near a major natural gas pipeline..?! Haydar Al-Shukri, the director of the Arkansas Earthquake Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, said the fault is separate from the New Madrid fault. Source: MSNBC.com Technology & Science
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COOL LINKS / IDEAS
Michelle Staples (author of "Save Your Horse! A Horse Owner's Guide to Large Animal Rescue") teaches CPR, CERT (disaster preparedness), Horse Awareness and Safety, Introduction to LAR for Horse Owners, and Emergency First Aid for Pets, is an EMT and a horse owner who has been involved with Standardbred rescue for over 16 years. Check out how Michelle is combining her training expertise and love of animals on a Caribbean Teaching Tour. www.redjeansink.com/caribbean.html
And learn more about Large Animal Rescue (designed for owners and First Responders) and how to order Michelle's book, classes and training CDs at www.saveyourhorse.com/save.htm p.s. Buy a copy of her book and/or CD and donate it to your local Fire Department!
The Ready Campaign has launched a new "Be Prepared" page which features an interactive widget that provides users with updates on emergency situations, an instructional video, checklists and guidelines on how to better prepare for an emergency. Users can also access a clickable map to find contact data for state and local government agencies, plus the widget helps users stay up-to-date on the latest Ready activities through Twitter news feeds. The widget can be posted to social networking profiles, blogs, wikis and personal homepages. http://ready.adcouncil.org/beprepared/
Got a cool link or idea? Email it to info@itsadisaster.net
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And remember ... be aware... be prepared... and have a plan! Please ~ spread the word...
Stay safe out there, j & B
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