Catch this public health Pokemon to help prepare for disasters

Chanseys are rare...but disasters aren't

If you’re a “Pokemon Go” player, you know that there are more than 100 Pokemon, each whom have their own fantastic abilities.

Here at Get Ready, we’re particularly fond of Chansey, a pink, egg-clutching Pokemon who sometimes sports a hat with a red cross. Chansey’s abilities include “natural cure, serene grace and healer,” which makes her a great fit for public health. She even shares her eggs with people who are injured.

As Chanseys are very rare in the wild, we’ve captured one for you to enjoy on our latest Get Ready e-card. Keep a copy close by, and share one with your friends and family who love “Pokemon Go.”

Even if you have been lucky enough to catch a Chansey, you have to be prepared on your own to face disasters and other potential public health emergencies. Find tips on preparedness on our Get Ready website, including fact sheets and infographics.

And while you’re out there playing “Pokemon Go,” remember to keep safety in mind. This awesome Storify from The Nation’s Health gives you fun and helpful info to keep you in the know while you’re catching them all.

And check out our Get Ready e-cards page for even more fun designs to share.

Send a dozen e-cards this Valentine's Day

APHA’s Get Ready campaign has created more than a dozen Valentine’s Day ecards to help you send just right message to those you care about. Whether it’s puppy love, earth shaking passion or sheltering in place we have you covered. 

And if things don't go exactly as planned, we've got one for that too.

View all Get Ready Valentine's Day e-cards.
 
  

I feel the earth move... Let's make sure we're ready in case an earthquake hits.

Hey, girl. This Valentine's Day, my shelter-in-place or yours?

Let's take our Valentine's Day convo to the next level...bit.ly/getvax

Even puppy love deserves a plan for emergencies. From snowstorms to the flu, let's prepare for winter weather together.

Is it too late now to say sorry? Avoid apologizing for spreading the flu. Get vaccinated today.

New Get Ready St. Valentine's Day e-cards!

Get Ready has created four new preparedness e-cards for 2015 to add to the 10 we produced last year. So forget spending 20 minutes in the card aisle, send them the gift of preparedness and health with just a few clicks!

Get Ready Valentine's Day eCards page

New Get Ready e-cards celebrate February holidays

Famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this month. According to tradition, that means there are six more weeks of winter. For the Get Ready team, it’s also a reminder that it’s not too late to get your flu shot.



Groundhog Day is the theme of one of many free Get Ready e-cards we’re sharing this month. Check out our e-cards to send messages about being prepared to those you care about. Each card has a link to helpful tips to keep you, your family, friends and community prepared.
 
The Get Ready e-card library includes messages for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, flu season and the winter holidays.


 
This year, a new Valentine’s Day e-card joins the lineup. And coming soon, look forward to e-cards that celebrate President’s Day!
 
Explore the Get Ready website for more information about the e-cards and the many preparedness resources.
 
Have an idea for a Get Ready e-card? Send us an email!