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ORS breadcrumb separator News breadcrumb separator Hurricane Season -- Be Prepared
The NIH would like to remind staff that hurricane season is upon us. June 1 marked the beginning of the hurricane season. As we learned firsthand with Hurricane Sandy, the D.C./Baltimore region is not immune to hurricanes. History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

Some keys to hurricane safety are to prepare for the risk and to act on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials. Highlights on how to prepare and take action include making a communication plan, building an emergency supplies kit, and staying informed before, during, and after a hurricane. FEMA has provided substantial details on these recommendations through their Ready.gov campaign. (http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes) 

This message was brought to you by the Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination (DEPC). For additional information on hurricanes and other natural disasters, please visit the DEPC website at: http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/ser/depc/info/Pages/Natural-Disasters.aspx. 

DEPC is the principle emergency planning resource for the NIH and is responsible for coordinating all NIH resources essential to emergency planning and preparedness functions. (http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/ser/depc).