Do you have enough supplies stored to get you through the first 72 hours of a nationwide emergency? Food, water, cash, medicine, ID documents, a flashlight and a radio that can receive shortwave frequencies are just some of the items that should be on a survival-kit checklist, according to the European Union. More.
EU crisis preparedness: Bulking up states' disaster response
ERHA and PAHO Partner to Enhance Emergency Preparedness with Mass Casualty Training
Port-of-Spain, 24 February 2025 (PAHO): The PAHO/WHO TTO recently collaborated with the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) to enhance national emergency preparedness through the implementation of a comprehensive, hands-on mass casualty management training program. More.
Mental Health Integrated Emergency Preparedness for the Public School Workforce
Public schools in the United States must prepare for acts of violence and other emergencies. This study focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of a mental health integrated emergency preparedness intervention for the public-school workforce, emphasizing psychological preparedness, peer support and shared leadership. More.
Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
Commonsense approaches and investments by State and local governments across American infrastructure will enhance national security and create a more resilient Nation. More.
VOICES Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency
Are you prepared for an emergency? Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) invites New Canaan residents to join us for Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at the New Canaan Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. More.
Emergency Preparedness Tip of the Month
Is your family ready to look after all of your basic needs for the first 72 hours after an emergency? If you’re not certain (or are certain that you’re not) then please read on. More.
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
Are you prepared for an emergency? Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) invites New Canaan residents to join us for Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency. More.
Natural Disasters and Resilience: Managing Mental Health When the World Feels Out of Control
Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin, CEO and Institute Director at Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), a registered Psychologist and mental health researcher. As Australians, we are no strangers to the devastating impact of natural disasters. From bushfires to cyclones, these events remind us of how quickly life can change. More.