Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Blog: Public Health Matters Update

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Blog: Public Health Matters Update  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Blog: Public Health Matters Update

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 04/25/2014 11:16 AM EDT

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America’s PrepareAthon: Preparing for Disasters One at a Time

According to a poll done by Kelton Research in 2012, 9 out of 10 Americans expect a world disaster to occur in the next quarter century and 56% said they aren’t prepared for it. Getting prepared can be as easy as putting a kit together, making a plan, and being informed. But it’s also essential to know what type of emergencies are likely to occur in your area and during what time of the year. On Wednesday, participate in America’s PrepareAthon, which highlights simple, specific steps individuals and organizations should take to increase their preparedness for a potential disaster http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2014/04/spring_prepareathon/