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Bottled water has expiration dates, usually in small white print near the cap. Check dates on food and water in your kit every six months.
about 4 hours ago
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Only burn firewood in your fireplace - not pine cones, trash or gift wrap, which can release harmful chemicals.
about 15 hours ago
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It may not seem very festive to talk about disasters, but family gatherings are a great time to discuss emergency plans.
10:15 AM Dec 16th
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People with disabilities can register with their local fire department, so they know to provide extra help in an emergency.
10:23 PM Dec 15th
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Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern visited L.A. and inspired volunteers & staff. Read about it at
4:31 PM Dec 15th
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During an emergency, children take their emotional cues from adults. Be as calm and reassuring as possible.
10:17 AM Dec 15th
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Seen a big white Red Cross storage unit near your park or school? It’s one of 80 in the LA area filled with disaster relief supplies.
10:31 PM Dec 14th
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Install child-safe latches on your kitchen cabinets to keep them closed during an earthquake.
10:23 AM Dec 14th
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In cold weather, dress babies and young children in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear.
12:00 AM Dec 14th
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Always discard hot ashes from your fireplace in a metal container, and place it outside your home.
11:19 AM Dec 13th
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If someone in your family is sick with the flu, designate one person as the caregiver to minimize the spread of the virus.
10:14 PM Dec 12th
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When you have houseguests, let them know about your emergency plans.
12:15 PM Dec 12th
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For realtime updates on the latest earthquake activity, go to
11:03 PM Dec 11th
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If you use a space heater, make sure it’s been tested for safety. Look for a label such as ETL, UL or CSA.
11:46 AM Dec 11th
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Beware of products being sold on the internet claiming to prevent or cure the H1N1 virus. The FDA has identified over 75 such scams.
10:34 PM Dec 10th
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Don't leave your Christmas tree lit when you're not home. It's a fire hazard and a waste of electricity.
10:50 AM Dec 10th
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Store dangerous and flammable household chemicals away from all heat sources.
10:18 PM Dec 9th
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Learn by doing. Volunteering with the Red Cross lets you help others and yourself:
11:03 AM Dec 9th
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Pick a fresh Christmas tree and keep it hydrated, then keep it away from candles and open flame. A dry tree can catch fire in seconds.
10:50 PM Dec 8th
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Next time you stay at a hotel, take home the travel-sized toiletries and put them in your emergency kit.
10:52 AM Dec 8th
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- Name Disaster Education
- Location Los Angeles
- Web http://redcrossla...
- Bio Official twitter stream for the Community Disaster Education program at the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. Follow us for great preparedness tips!
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