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Are You Ready? Do You Know How USDA's Nutrition Assistance Programs can Play a Vital Role in Helping Those Most in Need Following a Disaster?

May 17, 2016 Cora Russell, Food and Nutrition Service

Twice a year, as part of America’s PrepareAthon!, USDA works closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as well as with other Federal, state and local partners to promote emergency preparedness. When disasters strike, it’s not only important for you and your family to be prepared...

Food and Nutrition

Do YOU Have a Plan to Keep Food Safe during Severe Weather?

September 23, 2014 Chris Bernstein, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety Inspection Service, USDA

This year has been an important reminder that disaster can strike anytime and anyplace. Nearly every region of the country experienced some form of extreme weather event, including wildfires in California, extreme cold and snow through the Midwest and East, and destructive tornadoes in the South and...

Health and Safety

How EDEN can help YOU prepare for disasters

September 18, 2014 Scott Elliott, USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture

With the annual hurricane season brewing and potential winter storms on the horizon – not to mention the ever-present tornadoes, earthquakes, drought and fire – federal agencies are joining forces this month to help Americans prepare for and survive disasters. September is National Preparedness...

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