F.E.M.A. Update

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Steps for Cleaning Up After a Flood

After flooding, it is important to know how to clean up safely.

Listen to local authorities to determine when it is safe for you to return home. Do not return home until local officials indicate it is safe to do so.Stay vigilant and monitor radio or TV stations for local emergency management officials’ guidance.

Ensure water is safe to drink, cook, or clean with after a flood. Oftentimes local officials put a boil water order in place following a flood or hurricane.

Remember, never run a generator inside your home, and keep it away from windows, doors, and vents.

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To learn more about what to do before, during, and after a flood or a hurricane, visit www.ready.gov/floods, Prepareathon’s™ Flood and Hurricane pages and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flood Water After an Emergency or Disaster.

If you experienced a flood or other damages due to recent hurricane activity, please visit www.disasterassistance.gov to register for federal assistance.

Get Involved During National Preparedness Month

The fourth week of National Preparedness Month (NPM) 2017 begins on Sunday, September 24.

Each week NPM focuses on a different preparedness action. The theme for September 24-30 is Get Involved! Be a Part of Something Larger. Share preparedness information or create a preparedness program for your community, campus, business, or faith-based organization. Consider the following preparedness steps from the Ready Campus activities.

You can find more resources including the weekly themes, graphics, videos, and social media content in the NPM Toolkit.

Coping Mechanisms: Children and Disasters

Disasters can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or seen the event on television, it is important for parents to be informed and ready to help ease their child’s stress.

According to child psychologists, children may respond to disaster by demonstrating fears, sadness, or behavioral problems. These reactions may vary depending on the child’s age.

Adult behavior, thoughts, and feelings often influence children’s reactions. Parents can help meet their child’s emotional needs by:

• Encouraging him or her to share thoughts and feelings about the incident;
• Clarifying misunderstandings about risk and danger by listening to their child’s concerns and answering questions;
• Maintaining a sense of calm by validating their child’s concerns and perceptions with discussion of concrete plans for safety; and
• Monitoring or limiting exposure to the media.

For more information about helping children cope with disaster, visit

Important Dates to Remember

• September 1-30: National Preparedness Month
• September 28 – October 1: 2017 National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Annual Forum
• October 1-31 – National Cyber Security Awareness Month
• October 8-14 – Fire Prevention Week
• October 19 – International ShakeOut Day

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