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Earthquakes:
Major Quake Could Be Worse Than Katrina
- Some experts fear Americans have
become complacent about earthquake risks because it's been more than 10 years
since the Northridge quake.
Slow Seismic Slip Event Underway in Pacific Northwest
- By better understanding these events, we will be able to
better predict the effects (and perhaps timing) of future magnitude 9
earthquakes along the West Coast.
Angelinos
Shaken By 1994 Quake, But Not
Stirring, By Deena Beasley
World Earthquake Deaths Tripled During
1998, By Tom Doggett
Newfound L.A. Fault
Threatens Major Quake
Pets:
Noah's Wish
- perhaps the best organization on the frontlines of rescuing
pets from disaster zones.
Eastern Iowa Women Rescue Katrina Dogs
- In the rush to get out of the path of Katrina, many
people left their pets behind.
Disaster Preparedness for your
Pet -
Officials estimate that as many as 10,000 animals may need assistance in the
areas devastated by Katrina.
The
Canine Good Citizen Test
- the importance of a well-mannered dog
Kanan's
Pics - our Pet Kit
spokes-model shares his pics
Global Warming:
Antarctic Air is Warming Faster Than Rest of World
Global warming 'past the point of no return
- A record loss of sea ice in the Arctic this summer has
convinced scientists that the northern hemisphere may have crossed a critical
threshold beyond which the climate may never recover.
Safety Issues:
New
First Aid Kit: Recommended Supplies
- from Red Cross & FEMA
Ergonomics Made Easy &
Affordable - avoid those
painful carpel injuries
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Disease Control:
watch this interactive learning presentation
by NBC
'Ready or Not, Bird
Flu is Coming to America'
Bird flu
likely in US flocks soon: Health Secretary
Time to Get Ready for
the Coming Pandemic - from Medical
Design Newsletter
Pandemic threat:
interactive map
Schools Told to Prepare for Bird Flu
Schools, view the
School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning
Checklist
Video of Flu Summit:
Federal Officials
Discuss Bird Flu in L.A.
Spread of Bird Flu Boosts Pandemic Chances
The World Health Organization answers your questions
concerning influenza.
Flu pandemic now just a matter of time, conference
told
- A three-day council of war on avian
influenza opened here to warnings that a flu pandemic was inevitable.
Bird Flu Could Kill 180,000 Californians
- Up-to-date information is the best way for Californians
to prepare, officials said.
Worried about bird flu? Wash your hands
- Alcohol-based gel or foam hand sanitizers also work well
to destroy viruses and bacteria.
U.S. Could Restrict Travel to Prevent Flu
- Sustained
person-to-person spread of the bird flu or any other super- influenza strain
anywhere in the world could prompt the United States to implement travel
restrictions or other steps to block a brewing pandemic.
Key Facts About Avian Influenza
(Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus
U.S Health Secretary Warns of Flu Pandemic
- Three
influenza pandemics have occurred over the last century and "the likelihood of
another is very high
World has slim chance to stop flu pandemic -
The initial outbreak of what could
explode into a bird flu pandemic may affect only a few people, but the world
will have just weeks to contain the deadly virus before it spreads and kills
millions.
U.S.
Focusing on Disease Spread Through Air Travel -
disease spread on commercial aircraft
Bio-Terror Hazard - U.N says facilities in Iraq
have been raided by potential terrorists since the start of the war, leading to
a future disaster.
Read why it's still important to include a respirator in your preparedness
agenda.
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