Community Emergency Response: Why You Should Know Your Neighborhood’s Plan
Introduction Natural disasters and emergencies—wildfires, floods, earthquakes, or pandemics—can strike any community with little warning. While individual preparedness (like having a go-bag) is crucial, collective readiness within your neighb...
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CERT Teams: How Community Emergency Response Training Empowers Citizens
Introduction When disasters strike—whether earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, or floods—professional responders can become overwhelmed by multiple calls for help. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs equip regular citizens with ...
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911 Calls: Tips to Clearly Communicate in a Health Emergency
Introduction A health emergency—like a severe asthma attack, heart attack, or accident—often requires immediate professional help. The speed and clarity of your 911 call can significantly influence how fast responders arrive and how prepared ...
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Emergency Birth Control: What to Have on Hand in Case of Unprotected Sex
Introduction Unplanned or unprotected sex can happen, and sometimes standard contraceptives fail—like a broken condom or missed birth control pills. In these moments, emergency contraception provides a second chance to avoid unintended pregnanc...
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Burns First Aid: Treating Minor and Severe Burns on the Spot
Introduction Burns can happen at home, in the kitchen, around a campfire, or even at the workplace. Whether it’s a minor scald from boiling water or a more severe incident involving chemicals or flames, knowing how to respond on the spot can pr...
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