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News Release FEMA ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO START PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER NOAA Annual Winter Outlook Released Today Forecasts "Winter of Extremes" for U.S. WASHINGTON - Today, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2010 U.S.

CYJ Enterprises and BDPA Detroit Encourages Americans to Get Ready during National Preparedness Month (NPM) Seventh annual NPM helps Americans take steps toward becoming prepared

Detroit, MI –CYJ Enterprises and BDPA Detroit is proud to be participating in the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September. Sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign, NPM is a nationwide effort encouraging individuals, families, businesses, and communities to work together and take action to prepare for emergencies.

This year, NPM focuses on encouraging all Americans to take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared for emergency situations. Preparedness is everyone’s...

Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for most incidents. You must be particularly watchful when children around the age of one are sampling new foods. Here are some additional suggestions for preventing choking. Don’t give young children hard, smooth foods (i.e., peanuts, raw vegetables) that must be chewed with a grinding motion. Children don’t master that kind of chewing until age four, so they may attempt to swallow the food whole. Do not give peanuts to children until age seven or older. Don’t give your child round, firm foods (like hot dogs and carrot sticks) unless they are chopped completely. Cut or break food into bite-size pieces (no larger than ½ inch [1.27 cm]) and encourage your child to chew thoroughly. Supervise mealtime for your infant or young child. Don’t let her eat...

Last Friday evening I set out for Cleveland from Detroit unaware that I would ride into a snowstorm. Although I was prepared with an emergency kit and blanket, I did forget my boots and hat. I had been so use to running in an out of the vehicle; I wasn’t fully prepared for a winter storm. I am grateful that I did not get stuck on the side of the road, but instead chose to hold up in a hotel until it was safe to drive again. As a result of this incident I thought it would be a great time to remind myself and others how to prepare for winter storms. To learn how, go to Ready America – Winter Storms and Extreme Cold.

Your family is important to you. Why not begin this year resolving to be ready.

Start today :

1. Create your family's communication plan.

2. Discuss your emergency plan with your family.

3. Purchase an emergency kit.

Have a Safe and Happy New Year !!

NEWS RELEASE FOR e-CYREN.com DATE: 12/8/09 FROM Carole Johnson: 800-541-1974. news@cyjenterprises.com FOR RELEASE IMMEDIATELY PROUNCIATION: e-CYREN = Eee-siren FREE WEBSITE CENTRALIZES FAMILY EMERGENCY INFORMATION ROCHESTER HILLS, MI (December 8, 2009) In almost any emergency, families who have stored their information on the free online database, e-CYREN.com, can access their data or easily share it with doctors, police and rescue workers. The application lets parents or people who care for older adults enter or update critical information once, then share it with the myriad caregivers they inevitably encounter, such as schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, athletic teams and clubs. They can print a copy of the State of Michigan Child Information Record for any institution that requires it, or a custom e-CYREN form containing all relevant information, to hand to new caregivers. e-CYREN also helps families connect during a disaster. The family evacuation plan...

Are you a caregiver for a parent or an elderly adult? If so, have you discussed with other family members, and caregivers where you and/or your parent would go in case of an emergency when home is not the option? There is no time like the present and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I can't think of a better time to have this discussion. During this season family members will come together to laugh and share great family stories with one another. One may think that discussing an emergency during this happy time could put a damper on this festive occasion. But, this may be a good time to prepare now for peace of mind in the future. Whether you are a caregiver for an elderly family member with chronic diseases or you know of a healthy senior living alone, families, friends and caregivers should take the time...

On Home Smoke Alarms and Residential Fire Sprinklers

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) today launched an effort to encourage everyone to install and maintain home smoke alarms and, if possible, sprinklers. More than 3,000 people die in home fires each year, and the majority of them have no working smoke alarm. To prevent these deaths, the USFA, a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sponsoring the nationwide Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign, which emphasizes that “Smoke Alarms Save Lives.” “The U.S. Fire Administration tracks fatal home fires every day, and it is tragic to see how many deaths are linked to homes without working smoke alarms,” said Kelvin J. Cochran, U.S. Fire Administrator. “The USFA is committed to preventing the loss of life and we want residents and fire fighters...

By Rebecca Marquis, Acting Director, Ready Campaign

While you may think you have everything you need in the event of an emergency on hand and could wing it on the fly, you might not be as prepared as you think you. You are your family’s first responder, so you need to proactively prepare for emergencies. Local, state and national authorities are going to help, but they may not be able to get to you right away. September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), which is a great time to get your family Ready. Preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry. The Ready Campaign has made it easy with four simple steps: get an Emergency Supply Kit; make a Family Emergency Plan; be informed about emergencies and their appropriate responses; and get involved in community efforts.

To help get your family started, Ready Kids is a family-friendly tool to help parents and teachers educate children, ages 8-12, about emergencies and how they can help families...

At the time, it all seemed surreal. As I left work, on August 14, 20003, around 4:00 PM, I realized that the radio station I always listen to was not broadcasting, but I really didn’t think much of it until I tried other stations. None were working, and I immediately go onto the freeway home; oblivious to the traffic signals not working. Once I exited the freeway, I immediately realized something was wrong (the car radio still wasn’t working), and now there was traffic chaos because the signals were out. I tried my cell phone, which did not work (Cingular was my carrier then), so I used a pay phone and got through to my office. I was informed that there was a blackout across the state and that the hospital (where I work) was on generator power. A thirty-five minute trip home took me three hours, but I was able to buy a cold beverage because I had cash money, which came in handy at a gas station where the pumps and cash register were disabled. After arriving home, I realized there was no hot water, and that my decision to get rid of my land line telephone was a big mistake. However, I did find my battery operated radio and a couple candles. It was a long, dark night and the blackness of normal darkness was somewhat unsettling; we’re so use to artificial light. During the early hours of morning (4:00 AM) I learned that my hospital pager still worked, and they were trying to reach me. With no land line or operable cell phone, I left home in total darkness and went to a nearby hospital to use their land line phone. I learned a valuable lesson about redundant communications during this ordeal. What lessons did I learn from this event? There were a few, which are worth sharing....

This summer many families will enjoy staycations or hit the road to enjoy time with family.

While traveling in your vehicle, everyone must not forget to buckle up. Whether riding in the front or back seat, safety is key. The organization, Safe Kids states that vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. Safe Kids Buckle Up teaches parents and caregivers how to buckle up children the right way, on every ride. Click here to learn about tools parents and caregivers can use to help reduce the risk of injury to children riding in vehicles. So, before you hit the road, remember to buckle up.

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