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Jan 26, 2019

Memo: New Legislation in the State of Illinois

The (105 ILCS 128/) School Safety Drill Act: As of January 1, 2019, a new law went into effect in the state of Illinois. The law now...

Recovery on the US Virgin Islands - A Discussion with Emergency Medical Services

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Jan 7, 2019

Recovery on the US Virgin Islands - A Discussion with Emergency Medical Services

Our Executive Director, Andrew Roszak, recently sat down for a podcast with the US Virgin Islands EMS. The podcast was part of an ongoing...

Jan 2, 2019

Dangers of Unpreparedness: Preschoolers Served Pine-Sol Instead of Apple Juice

Honolulu Emergency Services Department recently received a terrifying call. A teaching assistant accidentally served Pine-Sol cleaning...

Supporting Disaster Recovery in the Caribbean

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Dec 23, 2018

Supporting Disaster Recovery in the Caribbean

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is honored to partner with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the Region...

Afraid to Perform CPR on Women? You’re Not Alone.

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Dec 13, 2018

Afraid to Perform CPR on Women? You’re Not Alone.

Heart disease “is the leading killer of U.S. women and men alike.” Dr. Sarah Perman is an assistant professor at the University of...

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Dec 1, 2018

How to Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter is a special time of the year! It’s a joyous season filled with families coming together to celebrate the holidays. But, winter...

California Wildfires Claim More Lives, Now Deadliest in California History

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Nov 18, 2018

California Wildfires Claim More Lives, Now Deadliest in California History

On November 8, 2018, wildfires began wreaking havoc across northern and southern California. Camp Fire is in Butte County, and Woolsey...

Florida Yoga Studio Shooting: Hero Takes Down Gunman with Vacuum Cleaner

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Nov 10, 2018

Florida Yoga Studio Shooting: Hero Takes Down Gunman with Vacuum Cleaner

We often hear about shooters opening fire on innocent people. But, we rarely hear about survivors fighting back. While very scary, if you...

The Dangers of Instant Soup: 1 in 5 Children Rushed to the ER Each Year

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Nov 6, 2018

The Dangers of Instant Soup: 1 in 5 Children Rushed to the ER Each Year

It’s easy to forget that microwaveable soup, such as ramen, contains scalding hot water. Dr. Courtney Allen is a pediatric emergency...

Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Safe on Shorter Days During the Fall Season

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Nov 5, 2018

Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Safe on Shorter Days During the Fall Season

The leaves are beginning to change, and the temperatures are dipping. Fall is here, and winter is close behind. While we await the...

Communities Hit by Disasters Can’t Rebuild if Parents Can’t Get to Work.

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Aug 1, 2018

Communities Hit by Disasters Can’t Rebuild if Parents Can’t Get to Work.

Largely forgotten, and certainly far removed from the headlines, the daunting task of recovery continues.

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