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Communications

Civil Emergency Messages | Communication Terms to Know | Weather Terms to Know | NOAA Weather Radio and Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System | Emergency Alert System | Public Information Officer | Amber Alerts

Conservation

Sweet, Sweet Water | Indoor Water Conservation Tips | Outdoor Water Conservation Tips

Doing Your Part

Donating After a Disaster | Donating Blood: Setting the Record Straight | Give Something of Value Back to Your Local Community... Volunteer | Preparing to Save Lives - CPR

Driving

General Driving Safety Tips | Driving in Bad Weather, Part 1 | Driving in Bad Weather, Part 2 | Traveling Distractions | Alcohol

Emergency Management Agency

Department of Homeland Security | Federal Emergency Management Agency | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association | Emergency Management Agencies | State Emergency Response Committee and Local Emergency Planning Committee | Phases of Emergency Management

Family Safety

Your Family's Safety

Fire

Preventing Fires in Your Home | Smoke Detectors | Fire Extinguishers | What to Do During a Fire | West Virginia Forest Fire Laws | West Virginia Wildfire Prevention and Suppression

Flooding

Flooding-Minimize Your Risks! | If You Have to Evacuate During a Flood | What You Should Do-After a Flood | Water Monitoring Stations in Ohio County | More Information on Flooding

Food

Outdoor Eating-Food Safety Tips | Safe Cooking Techniques | Safe Grilling Tips | Food Poisoning

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials-Taking Protective Measures | How to Plan for a Hazardous Materials Incident | Management Agencies for Hazardous Materials | Types of Hazardous Materials | After a Hazardous Materials Incident | Hazardous Materials-Know the Terms!

Health Issues

Flu-Overview | Flu-Prevention and Treatment | Flu Vaccine

Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security | Homeland Security Advisory System | Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System

Infectious Diseases

Diseases | Lyme Disease-History and Cause | Lyme Disease-Prevention, Treatment, and Symptoms | West Nile Virus-Transmission and Symptoms | West Nile Virus-Risk, Prevention, and Treatment | Highly Infectious Diseases-Chronic Wasting Disease | Rabies-Transmission, History, and Symptoms | Reducing Your Rabies Risk | If You Are Bitten by a Neighborhood Dog or Cat

Insects & Reptiles

Tick Safety | Spiders | Bees, Hornets, Wasps | Snakes

Landslides

Landslide Cause and Frequency | Landslides in West Virginia | Landslides-Protective Measures
Mining

Mine Subsidence in West Virginia | Coal Impoundments

Plants

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac | Identifying Common Poisonous Plants | Quick Treatment Needed | Removing Common Poisonous Plants from Your Property

Recovery

Returning Home | Coping with Disaster | Helping Others | Helping Children Cope with Disaster | A Child's Reaction To Disaster By Age | Seeking Disaster Assistance

Shelter

Shelter | Shelter-in-Place in an Emergency | How to Shelter-in-Place at Home | How to Shelter-in-Place at School | How to Shelter-in-Place at Work | How to Shelter-in-Place in Your Vehicle | Managing Water | Water Treatment | Managing Food Supplies | What to Do About Pets

Summer

Extreme Heat: Who Is at Risk and What You Can Do | How Heat Kills | During a Heat Emergency | First Aid for Heat-Induced Illnesses | Sun Safety | Heat Index | Sun Safety and Dehydration

Summer Recreation

Fireworks Safety | Motorcycle Safety | Bicycle and Rollerblade Safety | Fishing Safety | Boating Safety | Recreational Water Illnesses

Supply Kit

Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit | Basic Disaster Supplies Kit | Kit Locations | Water and Food | Maintaining Your Disaster Supplies Kit | Basic First Aid | First-Aid Kit

Terrorism

Terrorism | Explosions and Bomb Threats | Biological Threats and Protective Measures | Chemical Threats and Protective Measures | Nuclear Blast and Protective Measures | Take Protective Measures | Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning-Dangers and Risks | Thunderstorms and Lightning-Protective Measures | Thunderstorm Safety Tips | Flash to Bang Method

Tornadoes

Tornadoes-Dangers and Risks | Tornadoes-Taking Protective Measures | Tornadoes-Preparing a Safe Room | Tornado Strength-The Fujita Tornado Damage Scale | Tornado Deaths in West Virginia

Utilities

Utility Disruptions | Water Supply Emergencies and Boil Orders | Managing Water, Part 1 | Managing Water, Part 2 | Gas Supply Emergencies and Carbon Monoxide | Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Carbon Monoxide Detectors | Electrical Power Outages or Blackouts | Telephone and Cable Disruptions

Winter

Winterizing Your Home | Winterizing Your Manufactured Home | Home Heating Tips for Winter Weather | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning—A Winter Killer

Winter Recreation

Exercising in Cold Weather | Dressing for Cold Weather

Winter Storms & Extreme Cold

Taking Protective Measures | Winter Terms to Know | During a Winter Storm | Dangers of Shoveling Snow | Frostbite Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention | Hypothermia

Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Simple Tips Make for Safe Season
Written by Justin Elza
Product Specialist
Cabela's
To escape thick smoke in a fire, stop, drop, and roll.

If you smell gas or hear a hissing or blowing sound in your home, open a window and leave immediately.
Stand by Your Tan : Protect Yourself at Jamboree in the Hills
WATCH out for a WARNING! : Knowing Two Terms Might Save Your Life
Life-Saving Number : 911 Works When It's Used Correctly
Sure Shot : Exercise Prepares Area for Flu Pandemic
The Hard and Dangerous Truth : Everyone Should Beware of Flood Potential
Take Me Home, Slushy Roads : Drive Safely in Winter Weather
Your Number One New Year's Resolution : New Year's Eve Celebration Tips
Fireproofing Your Christmas Tree : Live Trees Require TLC
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