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Humboldt State’s geology department is raising awareness about the frequency and danger of tsunamis and earthquakes, which are known as a “natural warning”. Knowing what to do in the event of a tsunami can help avoid a repeat of the 2004 tsunami where 200,000 people lost their lives.

There are only a few more shopping days left before Christmas morning and millions of Americans have no idea what to get a certain someone. The solution: give the gift of preparedness. Making a disaster preparedness kit is easy and can be very affordable. One can choose to make a full kit or a starter one to get the gift-receiver thinking about their emergency disaster plans and needs.

The #1 New Years resolution among Americans this year was to lose weight. With this, gym owners prepared and anticipate a rise in gym members during the month of January. However, a gym in Fairhaven found themselves losing out on business as they rang in the New Year with water flooding their fitness center.

Local natural and manmade disasters can cause great devastation when they happen. You can help reduce the affect of these disasters by getting involved in your city’s or county’s disaster planning efforts.

Preparing for a large-scale emergency can seem like a daunting task, but when done step-by-step, and with a team, it can be an exceedingly rewarding experience. There are many ways you can be trained for responding to a large-scale emergency: basic CPR and First Aid, EMT training, or even HAZMAT training. Now is the time to find a training class in your area that can prepare you to help your community in the event of an emergency.