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  1. Want to #volunteer in your community? Check out go.usa.gov/dcb for ideas.
  2. #Thunderstorm #safetytip: If thunder roars, go indoors. No place outside is safe when lightning is in the area go.usa.gov/ph4
  3. #Tornado #safetytip: During a tornado, stay inside, go to the basement or an interior room on the lowest level. Do not open windows.
  4. #Tornado #safetytip: A tornado warning means one has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately.
  5. #Tornado #safetytip: A tornado watch means one is possible. Follow your local forecast & listen to local officials.
  6. The owner of the Woodstock Farmers Market offers advice to other VT businesses on recovering from a disaster: #VTIrene: go.usa.gov/pSz
  7. There are two new #job openings at our office in #Boston in the Preparedness Division: go.usa.gov/pMx
  8. We are looking for a new Recovery Division Director at our office in #Boston: go.usa.gov/pmU #job
  9. Vermont, FEMA plan May 30 hearing for public input on rebuilding flooded out Waterbury State Office Complex: #VTIrene: go.usa.gov/pnf
  10. Know your risk. Take action. Be an example. Knowing can save lives: go.usa.gov/pRP. Be a force of nature.
  11. Parents & teachers help your kids be ready for an emergency. Check go.usa.gov/pKM for details.
  12. Good news for Vermont! Pres. Obama approves 90 percent FEMA cost share for Irene repairs, maybe $30 million : #VTIrene: go.usa.gov/pju
  13. We wanted to post cute photos of how #pets prepare before #disasters strike. Check them out on our blog: go.usa.gov/pbx
  14. Is your disaster supplies kit packed? Check out go.usa.gov/prR to see a supply list.