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1 in 15 U.S. Adults Have Witnessed a Mass Shooting, New Study Finds

About 7% of U.S. adults have witnessed a mass shooting, according to a new study. And 2% have been injured during one –shot, hit by shrapnel or trampled by people trying to flee. 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.

Why Some 9/11 Survivors Are Still Fighting for Fair Compensation

The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks left an indelible mark on American history, claiming nearly 3,000 lives and affecting countless others. More.

Voices Center for Resilience ‘Community Preparedness Training’

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. 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. More.

Trump’s funding cuts put SUNY programs for 9/11 responders, women’s health at risk

The Trump administration’s efforts to curb research funding has put treatment for 9/11 first responders, studies of top causes of death in older women, and other life-saving programs on college campuses at risk, the State University of New York warned. More.