Blogs
2023 Hurricane Season News and Updates
This main blog will be updated often with various storm news and updates for 2023 in the body and in the comments below. Also download and share our FREE 68-pg portion of USFRA's Family Preparedn...
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Chocolate cookies
These cookies flattened out quickly after they rose (maybe since I use gluten free flour + butter makes them spread out) so I didn't bake them as long as suggested below from original source on...
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Chicago officer shot and killed by armed robbers outside her home after shift
Chicago Police Officer Aréanah M. Preston End of Watch: May 6, 2023 Preston was with the Chicago Police Department for three years after graduating from Illinois State University. She was due to g...
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Disasterville - an interactive hands-on activity
According to National CERT, Disasterville is an interactive hands-on activity that supports preparedness program recruitment, encourages sponsor buy-in, helps as a great knowledge refresher and trai...
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USFRA and Jagermeister disaster relief efforts help FL and GA responders
One of USFRA’s key programs is helping coordinate and provide relief to first responders (esp. after a disaster or emergency) thanks to the generous support of our partners and sponsors. For over 4 ...
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VA blog: 20-year anniversary of start of Operation Iraqi Freedom
From VA.gov Today marks the 20-year anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). OIF, commonly known as the Iraq War, was authorized when Iraq was found to be in breach of a United Nati...
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Change Batteries and Clocks + Rotate Preparedness Stocks
This Sunday starts Daylight Savings Time meaning most people will lose an hour when they “spring forward”. (And hopefully it's the last time -- but we'll see.) While you are changing your c...
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Smokey Chili
We went over a decade without being able to eat chili due to Bill's health issues (mostly problems with nightshades [peppers, tomatoes, etc.] and lectins [beans] that can cause inflammation and ...
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DOD Expands Military Parental Leave Program
The Defense Department has released guidelines for the expansion of the military parental leave policy. The memo — released yesterday — is signed by Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr., the undersecretary o...
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Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium
The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, led by The Center for Rural Development, is a DHS funded program providing training and resources to rural first responders. RDPC courses are offered both ...
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