2012 Great Central U. S. ShakeOut!
On February 7, 2012, at 10:15 a.m., thousands of people across eight states will participate. Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes...
FDA fines Red Cross nearly $9.6 million for blood safety lapses
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Federal health officials have fined the American Red Cross nearly $9.6 million for sloppy and unsafe blood management practices, the second multi-million-dollar penalty levied against the agency in the last two years...
Shelby County offers Disaster Preparedness Training
Disaster preparedness is knowing what to do before, during, and after unexpected events. The following classes must be taken together. The next open CERT classes are held from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m on Saturdays:
CERT I, February 18 & CERT II, February 25
CERT I, March 24 & CERT II, March 31
To pre-register, please email Eugene Jones at citizencorps@shelbycountytn.gov or call 901.515.2525. The classes are limited to 30 students.
Training & Exercise
Find public and private training in CERT, ICS, TEEX, CPR, MERI, MMRS, GIS, Information Sharing and an array of other training opportunities to keep you prepared and safe.
Recovery & Response
Find information on the local shelters and resources available to assist you.
Protect & Prevent
Find information on the Basic Emergency Operations Plan, Residential Storm Shelter Registry, Shelby County Hazard Mitigation plans, and resources available to assist you..Keeping the Mid-South Safe: Bob Nations:
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