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IDHS

  1. Be extra careful with fireworks this weekend. Dry conditions escalate the chance of starting a sizable fire fb.me/1rlg792O0
  2. For those celebrating Memorial Day with fireworks, make sure you follow your local laws and discharge with care. 1.usa.gov/L8VMiS
  3. Hoosiers to Recognize Dedication of Emergency Medical Services May 20-26 fb.me/1D8Gr3idk
  4. This week is Building Safety Week, and we have some tips for you to make your home safer. fb.me/1fMEOoQkQ
  5. Parents, you have one week left to sign your teen up for Operation Safeguard. Learn more here... fb.me/1X8ziJs3O
  6. Did you feel the earthquakes this evening near Vincennes? Report it on the US Geological website. fb.me/1BJbPutI2
  7. I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "IDHS Tornado Alley Exercise - Spring 2012" fb.me/12kojs0xG
  8. AT&T will invest $3M in a South Bend facility to store equipment that will restore service in case of a disaster. on.fb.me/JImUo6
  9. Check out some photos from last week's State Level Exercise 2012: Tornado Alley fb.me/25aM7sDwZ
  10. Only days remain before the May 8 deadline to apply for federal storm aid. 1.usa.gov/IvjXHu
  11. The deadline to register with FEMA for disaster aid is just over a week away. Make sure you apply online. 1.usa.gov/Jw3UJe
  12. FEMA specialists will be on hand at Menards in Columbus and Princeton to help residents make their homes more... fb.me/1gQeRluEw
  13. The Indiana Geological Survey brought out its Quake Cottage today in Indianapolis in an effort to raise awareness... fb.me/1sLw9Typ2
  14. Pictures from today's IGS Quake Cottage event. The simulator can generate shaking equal to a 5.5 to 8.0 seismic event on.fb.me/IaqoQb
  15. FEMA has approved more than $3 million in storm aid for Hoosiers affected by severe weather from Feb. 29-March 3. fb.me/IB7Du23c
  16. FRIDAY is the LAST day for local and state governments and eligible private non-profit organizations to submit... fb.me/ML8dqoNs
  17. If you have applied for federal aid to cover storm cleanup costs, don't forget to report storm-related insurance... fb.me/20ntxhqnH
  18. Residents whose septic systems were damaged in the severe storms last month could be eligible for some federal... fb.me/1HgKY0Ohc
  19. Homeowners, renters and business owners in 6 Indiana counties have until May 8 to apply for FEMA assistance to... fb.me/SqArECjd