Winter Weather

Partnership with Civil Air Patrol allows winter transport of emergency medications to Michigan's Upper Peninsula

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP) can be fairly isolated and inaccessible during the winter due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather conditions. The main transportation route between the UP and the lower peninsula is the Mackinac Bridge, which is often closed for safety reasons during the winter. Another way used to access the UP during an emergency or for search and rescue purposes is via Michigan's Civil Air Patrol (CAP), an auxiliary of the Air Force comprised of civilian volunteers.

Connecticut emergency guide focuses on local hazards and enhanced communication to prepare and inform state residents

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Connecticut experiences a wide array of seasonal hazards, such as severe winter storms, hurricanes, and floods, and it must also prepare for accidents stemming from man-made disasters, infectious disease, or incidents at the two nuclear power plants located within its region. The effect of Tropical Storm Irene on the East Coast in summer 2011 and a rare October Nor’easter two months later highlighted Connecticut’s susceptibility to a variety of natural/seasonal hazards.

Multi-format communications program readies Spanish-speakers for emergencies

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In-language resources about winter weather and carbon monoxide address preparedness needs of new immigrant communities

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Partnerships, tools, and tabletop exercise tackle preparedness, continuity of opioid treatment programs during a disaster (WA)

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