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City Council Presents Hurricane Evacuation Plan

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BY Yamiche Alcindor

Paul Heart checks the water level on the ground every time it rains. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, he is scared floodwaters like those of Hurricane Katrina will drown his beloved city again. If another hurricane approaches, he is leaving, never mind the deplorable conditions he and others experienced in evacuation shelters during hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

“Shreveport was bad,” said Ali Shabazz, a New Orleans resident. “They weren’t ready for us. We have been to the ...

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Categories: Emergency Action, Regulation & Law

H1N1 Response

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A serious concern has arisen over the last few months regarding the rapid spread of the H1N1 influenza virus influenza virus
n.
Any of three viruses of the genus Influenzavirus designated type A, type B, and type C, that cause influenza and influenzalike infections. , also known as swine flu swine flu
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A highly contagious form of human influenza caused by a filterable virus identical or related to a virus formerly isolated from ...

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Categories: Emergency Action

An Emergency Management Plan

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It is essential that co-op and condo boards or management companies have an emergency plan in place for situations like fires, power blackouts, hostage situations, or terrorism. While good planning is a major factor in keeping residents safe, hardware like emergency lighting and signage also play a key role in emergencies. To that purpose, let’s examine the various products, technologies, and laws relating to the safe evacuation of your building in the case of ...

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