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12/12/08: On February 17, 2009, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. Millions of American residents depend on television as a reliable source of information, including emergency alerts and warnings. Citizen Corps Councils are urged to inform members of their communities - especially older adults and homebound individuals - of the digital transition to ensure they take any necessary action to receive and view over-the-air digital signals. For more information, visit www.dtv.gov.
12/08/08: The results are in for the Readiness Quotient survey posted on our web site in September from the American Red Cross! To check out an overview of the survey and its purpose, click here. To see survey results, click here.
11/12/2008: Winter Weather Awareness Week is November 17 through 21. Every winter season West Virginians are affected by
the weather, even in winters that are mild. Automobile
or other transportation accidents are the leading cause
of death during winter storms. Heart attack caused by
overexertion or exhaustion is the second leading cause.
The risk of hypothermia is greatest among our elderly.
Tens of thousands of elderly persons have died in their
homes as a result of exposure to dangerously cold
indoor temperatures. For more information and guidance to keep your family safe during the cold months download this report from the West Virginia National Weather Service.
10/29/2008:
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) in West Virginia recently particpated in a web survey exploring the state of CERT teams across the nation. The survey, developed by the research team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, aims to understand the roles and progress of CERT program across the country. To see the results of the nationwide survey, click here.
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