Dedicated to providing honest and practical preparedness information from the perspective of people of color living in an urban environment.
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Black Prepper retweeted
Hurricane Season begins June 1. Is your family prepared? Visit ready.nj.gov to download our free Hurricane Survival Guide today!
#ReadyNJ #Hurricane #HurricaneSeason #hurricaneprep
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Preptobismom's Cold Weather Safety: Family Fall & Winter Prep - wp.me/p3IpHF-1Y
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Winter is the prime time for fires. Be vigilant and avoid unnecessary risks. buff.ly/2niHW8g
Black Prepper retweeted
Inspect winter tools and equipment before they're needed. Waiting for first snow forecast may be too late. #Preppers #PrepperTalk
Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef | October 2018 | Salmonella | CDC cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-1… via @CDCgov
Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Tahini from Achdut Ltd. | Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Tahini from Achdut Ltd. | November 2018 | Salmonella | CDC cdc.gov/salmonella/concord-1… via @CDCgov
Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce | E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce | November 2018 | E. coli | CDC cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11… via @CDCgov
Black Prepper retweeted
Each yr., more than 400 people die from unintentional CO poisoning. Learn practical skills like how to use a portable generator safely. Operate generators outside & at least 20 ft. away from doors, windows, & vents during a power outage. Learn more: ow.ly/dFcG30lxF6N
Black Prepper retweeted
Vaccine-preventable diseases include:
Cervical cancer
Cholera
Diphtheria
Hep B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Measles
Mumps
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever
Protected together, #VaccinesWork!
Black Prepper retweeted
12 Great Tips! Great resource from @CDCgov on supporting students with #SickleCell. Including roles for teachers, other school staff and parents/caregivers. Checklists, FAQ's and more! #SCDeducation #SCDWarriors #SCD buff.ly/2Lc4T4F
Black Prepper retweeted
Because measles is serious, deadly, and highly contagious. #VaccinesWork
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Black Prepper retweeted
While #HurricaneLane has dumped more than 2 feet of rain on #Hawaii's Big Island, neighboring #Maui is dealing with a large brush fire near the #Lahaina resort area. The Suomi NPP satellite saw the glow of the fire this morning as Lane lurks nearby.
ALT NOAA-20 nighttime satellite imagery of Hurricane Lane lumbering near Hawaii. The light from a large brush fire near the Lahaina resort area of Maui can also be seen.
Black Prepper retweeted
Flood waters can carry harmful diseases and bacteria. Before salvaging canned food from #Flood water, make sure it's safe! Screw-caps, snap lids, pull tops and crimped tops are NOT waterproof. More tips ↓
#HurricaneLane go.usa.gov/xUuXc
Black Prepper retweeted
Did you know drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children between 1-4 years old? Monday on @CBSThisMorning, @millerbode @morganebeck will be in Studio 57 along with @levislegacy3 and @ameracadpeds with their latest campaign to prevent kids from drowning.
Black Prepper retweeted
Flood waters can carry harmful diseases and bacteria. Before salvaging canned food from #Flood water, make sure it's safe! Screw-caps, snap lids, pull tops & crimped tops are NOT waterproof. More tips ↓
#HurricaneLane go.usa.gov/xUuXc
Black Prepper retweeted
After a flood:
– DO NOT EAT food that may have touched flood water.
– DISCARD food not in waterproof containers.
– DISCARD damaged cans.
– DISCARD cardboard juice, milk & baby formula.
#HurricaneLane
Black Prepper retweeted
Our new paper on cognition and quality of life in #SickleCell shows that children with mild disease and low cognitive abilities have quality of life comparable to those with severe disease xitter.gq/jpedpsych/status/99244…
New in Advance Access: Cognitive functioning is related to quality of life in youth with #sicklecelldisease - important to screen for quality of life and offer supports
doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsy01…
Black Prepper retweeted
Today is the International Day of the #Midwife!
#Midwives are essential to the provision of quality of care, in all settings, globally.
We thank ALL midwives for their efforts to save lives of moms and babies bit.ly/2wgcc99 #MidwivesDay
