Thursday, November 09, 2023

Check out preparedness events at APHA’s Annual Meeting

The American Public Health Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo is right around the corner! With all the excitement of the different events, there are so many options to choose from. If you’re attending the meeting in Atlanta, you’ll want to check out information briefings, scientific speakers, exciting keynote speakers and lots of other activities.

The Get Ready team made a list of preparedness events for each day that relate to preparedness and infectious disease prevention! If you’re attending, check out some of these sessions:

Sunday: 

1- 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, session 2014: “COVID-19: An On-Going Pandemic,” a poster session hosted by APHA’s Student Assembly

2:30 – 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, session 2061: “Children’s Environmental Health,” an oral session 

4:30 – 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, session 2167: “Disabilities, Disasters and Emergency Preparedness: A Collaborative Oral Session,” a collaborative session with the Injury Control and Emergency Health Services and Disability Sections 

Monday:

8:30 – 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13, session 3021: “Integrating Measurement, Mapping and Community Narratives to Assess and Alleviate Environmental Health Stresses,” an oral session Endorsed by APHA’s One Health and Community Health Planning and Policy Development Sections. 

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13, session 3068: “Climate Change & Health Poster Session,” a poster session hosted by APHA’s Environment Section

2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, session 3194: “Environments & Aging in Place” a poster session hosted by APHA’s Aging and Public Health Section

6:30 – 9p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, session 369: “Environment Section Social Hour,” a social hour hosted by APHA’s Environment Section

Tuesday: 

8:30 – 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, session 4026: “Emerging Topics in Environmental Health,” an oral session hosted by APHA’s Environment Section

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, session 4081.1: “Disaster Response Late Breakers Poster Session,” a poster session hosted by APHA’s Injury Control and Emergency Services Section

4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, session 4273.2: “From Combating Climate Denialism to Fighting False Solutions: The Continuing Absence of Health and Justice in Climate Policies and the Urgent Need for Change,” an oral session hosted by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity 

4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, session 4294: “Climate Change, Disasters and Environmental Health,” an oral session hosted by APHA’s Environment Section

Wednesday:

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, session 5064: “Reimagining the Role of Health Departments and Their Partners in Responding to Climate Change: The Building Resilience and Climate Equity Framework,” an oral session hosted by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity 

12:30 – 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, session 5136: “Climate Change and Health,” an oral session hosted by APHA’s Environment Section

All of this year’s Annual Meeting events are listed in the online program for registered attendees.

If you’re at the Annual Meeting stop by the Get Ready booth, located in APHA Central in the Expo Hall! Our team will have fact sheets for your individual preparedness to different emergencies as well free flashlights to complete your emergency stockpile! Stop on by and Get Ready with us!


Thursday, November 02, 2023

Set your clocks and check your stocks: tips for emergency stockpiles!


Daylight saving time is coming to an end. That means it’s time to change your clocks and check your emergency stockpile! Pushing your clock back one hour is a great reminder to check in on your emergency supplies. This will help make sure all your tools are ready to be used in case of an emergency. Get Ready has a checklist and helpful tips to follow when making your emergency stockpile.

 The basics that should always be in your emergency supply are: 
1. Three-day water supply
2. Three-day supply of nonperishable food
3. Manual can opener
4. First-aid kit
5. Battery-operated or hand-crank radio
6. Flashlight and lanterns
7. Whistle to signal for help
8. Prescription medication
9. Battery-operated or solar cell phone charger
10. COVID-19 supplies, including masks and hand sanitizer

When daylight saving time begins or ends, it’s a great time to rotate out older supplies and fill in any missing items. You might want to refresh:
1. Food nearing its expiration date
2. Seasonal clothes
3. Pet supplies
4. Medication 
5. Hygiene supplies
6. Updated important documents

Get Ready also has a cost-friendly stockpiling fact sheet. The fact sheet outlines different plans like buying one item for your stockpile every time you go to the store. 

Using daylight saving time as a reminder to check on your stockpile and remove or change anything old is helpful. It will help keep you and your loved ones safe and prepared for any emergency!