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A Profile of the Arlington CERT progr...

April 9, 2014 Written by Nicholas
A photo of the sculpture "Menotomy Indian Hunter," by Cyrus Dallin
The First CERT Program in Massachusetts The success of the Arlington, Massachusetts CERT program is due to the vision and dedication of a few individuals who believed that citizens have an important role in community preparedness, response and mitigation. Sticking with their vision for decades, Joe Marshall and a few other individuals are cre [...]
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Workplace Safety Preparedness, Includ...

March 21, 2014 Written by Nicholas
evacuation assembly area sign
Planning and Responding to Workplace Emergencies Does your workplace have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)? Nobody expects an emergency or disaster. Yet emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere. Employers should establish effective safety and health management systems and prepare their workers to handle emergencies before [...]
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Weather Alerts: Thursday of National ...

March 6, 2014 Written by Nicholas
Photo of a tornado
What’s a “Watch?” What’s a “Warning?” Watch this video and find out NOAA and FEMA have designated the theme for today, Stay Tuned for Weather Alerts. There are a number of ways you can obtain severe weather information without having to touch that dial. Each one has pluses and minuses. It’s important [...]
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