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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...
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Jan 26, 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...
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Jan 7, 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...
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Jan 2, 2019


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...
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Dec 23, 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 13, 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...
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Dec 1, 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...
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Nov 18, 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...
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Nov 10, 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...
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Nov 6, 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...
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Nov 5, 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.
Institute Staff
Aug 1, 2018
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