Tag: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Disaster Preparedness Planning

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Are you prepared to evacuate your home in 15 minutes if a disaster hits near you? A 2020 Federal Emergency Management Agency household survey indicated 44% of the survey participants were prepared to evacuate their homes during a disaster. After the recent Boulder County Marshall Fire, many residents barely had time to evacuate their home. …

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Senator Cory Gardner Promotes Rapid COVID-19 Tests for Colorado Schools!

Per Colorado Senator Cory Gardner, “I commend the Trump Administration for committing to distribute rapid COVID-19 tests that can be used in schools. This announcement comes after my request to deliver rapid COVID-19 tests to schools across the country to encourage in-person learning. Robust and accurate COVID-19 testing helps ensure that schools can identify cases …

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FTC Warns Hurricane Victims About Flood Insurance Robocall Scam

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a flood insurance scam targeting those that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), homeowners and renters are getting fraudulent robocalls telling them their flood premiums are past due. Don’t respond to these robocalls. If you have flood insurance and …

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