Collaborating Agencies Responding To Disasters

BIG thanks to everyone who hel…

Ana-Marie Jones — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:21:47 +0000

BIG thanks to everyone who helped get the word out about the #H1N1 clinic yesterday.Thanks to #ACPHD & ACTransit for your great partnership!

Please join CARD’s Facebook fa…

Ana-Marie Jones — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:58:58 +0000

Please join CARD’s Facebook fan page! The fan page is better for our needs than a group or individual page and we’d lo…http://lnkd.in/RQkcAE

H1N1 & Tdap (Pertussis) Vaccination Clinics — Act Now!

Ana-Marie Jones — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:05:33 +0000

Alameda County H1N1 & Tdap vaccination clinic schedule (PDF)

ACTransit joins #ACPHD to figh…

Ana-Marie Jones — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:51:36 +0000

ACTransit joins #ACPHD to fight #H1N1 Vaccines available for free @ Eastmont Transit Center #Oakland Thurs 7/29 1-5pm. Please share widely!

Checking out the #acphd page a…

Ana-Marie Jones — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:49:33 +0000

Checking out the #acphd page at @wthashtag http://wthashtag.com/acphd

5-Minute Message: Drop, Cover, and Hold On Revisited

CARD — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:21:19 +0000

You probably know about (and hopefully have practiced) the recommended protective action for earthquake safety: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

The basics are:

DROP to the floor: it’s safer to sit than to fall or to be thrown to the ground.

Take COVER under sturdy furniture: to help protect yourself from falling hazards (the most likely danger) during an earthquake.

HOLD ON to whatever you get under: because during shaking, furniture can “walk” away.

Telling people to do these actions is a small step; getting people to physically practice them is a huge step. If people can’t or won’t take these actions, discuss ways that they can make their environment safer, and have them practice simple ways to protect their head and neck.

Everyone should know how to take basic steps to keep themselves safe!

Tip: When practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On remember that proper position is head down, eyes closed, and face turned away from the hazards. Ignore those pictures showing people with their heads up, eyes open, smiling for the cameras!

Happy 20th anniversary ADA – A…

Ana-Marie Jones — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:26:21 +0000

Happy 20th anniversary ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act. Thanks to all ADA champions working for Liberty, Justice and Access for All!♥

Early registration discount en…

Ana-Marie Jones — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:43:57 +0000

Early registration discount ends tomorrow – July 23rd! Register now, share with your friends! http://www.CESA2010.org

Early discount for CESA confer…

Ana-Marie Jones — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:07:04 +0000

Early discount for CESA conference ends July 23rd – Register Now! http://www.CESA2010.org Join with CESA on LinkedIn, Facebook, @CESA2010 #CESA2010

5-Minute Message: Shelter-in-Place (SIP)

CARD — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:09:45 +0000

Depending on the emergency situation, sometimes the safest choice is to stay where you are and protect yourself. Everyone should know how to “Shelter-in-Place” or make their current location a safe haven. Here are the first key steps to master (notice that they are helpful for many situations):

1) SHELTER by going indoors.

2) SHUT doors and windows.

3) LISTEN for information (TV, radio, internet, etc.)

If there is an airborne hazard or other danger and you have to stay where you are for several hours, you’ll need some supplies: food and water; emergency radio; critical medications and a phone to communicate. Other Shelter-in-Place protective actions include choosing an internal room, closing vents, sealing off cracks, turning off motors, fans, etc.

Remember: With a little creativity, most spaces can be turned into a temporary shelter!

Tip: Download this Shelter-in-Place checklist and make it available to your team.