Jana Sweeny, Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross, spent time in the Red Cross shelter for residents of Herriman who had to evacuate. Here is her story of one family who took the necessary precautions to be prepared. What would you bring in the event of an evacuation? Are you prepared?
Topics: Disaster
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What We’re Reading
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I can’t smell danger
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Hurricanes Igor and Julia
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Social Tools in Emergency Situations
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Quick Tips for Responding to San Bruno Fire
Things to know about our response to the San Bruno, CA fire.
Fire in San Bruno
The Bay Area chapter is responding to the fire that started in San Bruno, CA, last night.
Time-lapsed Hermine
See Tropical Storm Hermine in several time-lapse videos
What We’re Reading
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