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Chill out – stay cool even in a heat wave

Posted in Emergencies, Health Care, tagged , , on July 7, 2010 | Comments Off

Folks just about everywhere are enjoying rising temps and sunny skies. But for some – especially kids, seniors and people who are obese – extreme heat can quickly mean health problems. Being prepared can help you stay safe while you have fun in the sun. First, it’s important to be aware of the dangers and [...]

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Oil slick makes jobs messy too

Posted in Emergencies, tagged , , , , on June 3, 2010 | Comments Off

BP has so far been unsuccessful in stopping the gushing oil well. So, as hurricane season gets underway, it’s anyone’s guess what 100+ mph winds could do. Unfortunately, there is a chance oil could move further into areas that attract thousands of tourists. This means businesses all along the Gulf Coast could take a serious [...]

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Oil spill cleanup – ‘top kill’

Posted in Emergencies, tagged , , , , on May 26, 2010 | Comments Off

It’s day 37 of the worst oil spill in U.S. history and all attempts by BP to stop the leak have failed. Up next: a ‘top kill’ procedure that may or may not plug the gushing well. So what is ‘top kill’ and will it work? A ‘top kill’ procedure means BP will pump 50,000 [...]

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A big spill to clean up

Posted in Emergencies, Living Green, tagged , , , on May 12, 2010 | Comments Off

The numbers are in – four million gallons of crude oil have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico since the oil rig explosion three weeks ago. And hundreds of thousands of gallons continue spewing into the sea each day. The oil from the under water well doesn’t appear to be letting up either. Fortunately, BP, [...]

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Four months later – Haiti

Posted in Emergencies, tagged , , on May 12, 2010 | Comments Off

It’s been four months since the devastating 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti and the pieces are slowly being put back together. But as aid and coverage begins to dwindle millions of Haitians still need food, jobs, shelter and healthcare. It’s time to get Haiti out of emergency mode. Your donations have helped provide many services, including [...]

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Be prepared for when it’s not a drill

Posted in Emergencies, tagged , , , on April 21, 2010 | Comments Off

Between earthquakes, tsunamis and the volcanic eruption in Iceland, we’re seeing how quickly nature can turn our world upside down. But through each of these disasters it seems the moral of the story remains the same: you can never be too prepared. Top 3 things to do to be prepared for an emergency: Make a [...]

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Chile quake shifts earth, may shorten days

Posted in Emergencies, tagged , , , on March 2, 2010 | Comments Off

The earthquake and chaos that has followed over the weekend in Chile is on many of our minds. The devastation and sadness is clearly taking a very large toll. And our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those trying to deal with this disaster. Although we’ve seen some of the effects of [...]

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