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    Oct 10

    Hurricane Survivors: If you’re without power & using a generator, please avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by only using it outdoors & away from windows. Watch the video below for more details on safety precautions. More info:

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  2. 9 hours ago

    A reinforced plastic tarp provides temporary protection for homes and buildings damaged by severe weather. ⚠️ Remember, it is important to follow your state and local safety guidelines for installing a tarp to avoid risks. Learn more in our latest video. 👇

    Installing Roof Tarps Safely
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    11 hours ago

    What's ? It's an area around a building in which vegetation, debris, and other types of combustible fuels have been treated, cleared, or reduced to slow the spread of fire to and from the building. Learn more:

    a graphic that reads "Clear the area around your home of anything that will burn." and icons demonstrating a space between a home and trees.
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    15 hours ago

    Do you do these 3 healthy habits? . Stay 6 feet apart from others who do not live in your household. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Help protect yourself and others from . Learn more: .

    3 Healthy Habits
    Do you do these 3 healthy habits? Wear a mask. Stay at least 6 feet apart from others who do not live in your household. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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  5. 12 hours ago

    As we go about our daily lives, it's important that we don't forget about the risks from . Protect yourself and your family by wearing a mask and following all of 's safety guidelines.

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    there is a rise in cases across the country? Know how to keep your community and family safe: ✅ Limit in-person interactions ✅ Avoid social gatherings ✅ Rely on video and phone calls to connect ✅ Wear a mask in public More from :
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    15 hours ago

    Cleaning hands often, wearing a mask that covers your nose & mouth, & staying 6 ft from others are ways to slow the spread of . Men, younger adults, & ppl less concerned about COVID-19 are less likely to clean hands after touching public surfaces.

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  7. Retweeted
    Oct 13

    FREE resources for disaster planning from CDC and the American Mosquito Control Association. Check out the latest JAMCA publication on mosquito control before, during, and after a disaster: .

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  8. Oct 15

    Meet Edward! “The greatest thing a disability advocate could want is to be part of the solution,” says Edward. As a Disability Integration Advisor, he helps set the tone for how we support people with disabilities before, during & after disasters.

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    Oct 15

    Cleaning hands often, wearing a mask that covers your nose & mouth, & staying 6 ft from others are ways to slow the spread of . Men, younger adults, & ppl less concerned about COVID-19 are less likely to clean hands after touching public surfaces.

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  10. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    There is still time to apply for Operation ! If you were affected by Hurricanes or , learn more:

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    If your home was damaged by recent hurricanes, provides temporary blue roof until you can make permanent repairs. ⚠️ This service is free! If someone tries to charge you for a blue roof, they're not associated with this program. Learn more:
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  11. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    Earthquakes can happen suddenly. Make sure you know what to do if you're at home, outside or driving.

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  12. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    Sometimes, you may not be home when an earthquake occurs. As some of our friends in North Dakota demonstrate, finding a table or other area to take cover is incredibly important. Great job!

    a group of people in a mall food court take cover under tables.
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    Oct 15

    Great demonstration of what to do if an earthquake were to strike. ✅ DROP underneath something sturdy, like this table. ✅ COVER your head. ✅ HOLD ON as the ground shakes. (Cool antique table by the way!) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    a man in a red plaid shirt drops, covers, and holds on for the ShakeOut earthquake drill.
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    Oct 15

    It's 10:15 a.m. Mountain Time! Many of our team continues to work from home, but we didn't want to miss out on taking part in the !

    a photo of a man in green long sleeve shirt under a table with his dog practicing for the #ShakeOut Earthquake Exercise.
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  15. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    CDC reported the 189th pediatric flu death of the 2019-20 season this week. This marks a new record high for pediatric flu deaths during a regular flu season. The death occurred the week ending Jan. 25 but was reported to CDC last week: .

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    Oct 15

    We took part in today’s earthquake drill. You can’t prepare for a quake but you can remember to drop, cover & hold on. Find more earthquake preparedness tips at:

    Photo of man doing drop, cover and hold on during the Great Shakeout drill.
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  17. Oct 15

    If your home was damaged by recent hurricanes, provides temporary blue roof until you can make permanent repairs. ⚠️ This service is free! If someone tries to charge you for a blue roof, they're not associated with this program. Learn more:

    US Army Corps of Engineers - Avoid Fraudulent Blue Roof Programs PSA
    Temporary blue roofs are offered FREE from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If someone attempts to charge you for a blue roof, they are not associated with our program.
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  18. Retweeted
    Oct 14

    A Public Safety Power Shutoff today, Oct. 14 is expected to target portions of 24 CA counties, impacting up to 54,000 customers. See if your address will be impacted: Learn more: Prepare now:

    PROTECT FOR POWER OUTAGES: Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. Only use generators outdoors and away from windows. Do not use a gas stove to heat your home. Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges. Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices. If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling. Check on neighbors. LEARN MORE: ready.gov/power-outages
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  19. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    Drop Cover and Hold On! Earthquake Drill in full effect in the office and at home. Show us your by tagging our account and learn more about earthquakes at

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  20. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    . made additional disaster assistance available to California by increasing federal funding to 100% for debris removal & emergency protective measures for the ongoing wildfires. Our state & local partners continue to have our full support as they rebuild their communities.

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  21. Oct 15

    Did you participate in the Great ? It's essential to practice what to do during an earthquake so that you can stay calm for this no notice event! Drop, Cover, Hold! Find more earthquake preparedness tips from or visit

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