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2023

February

Topics in this issue:

Ask a Plow Truck Driver (Blog)
To the Sandwich Board
Winter Weather Safety Tips We Love
Winter Travel Safety Tips (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit February 2023 (PDF)

January

Topics in this issue:

Brr! It's Cold Outside (Blog)
Are Your Pets Winter Ready?
Know Your Terms
Sign Up for Alerts
Dangers of Cold Weather (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit January 2023 (PDF)

2022

December

Topics in this issue:

Arrive Home Safely this Holiday Season (Blog)
Preparing for a Winter Storm at Home
Holiday Fire Safety
The 10 Musts for Winter Driving (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit December 2022 (PDF)

November

Topics in this issue:

Winter Weather Safety (Blog)
Snow Squall Awareness
Sign up for Alerts
Snow Squall Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit November 2022 (PDF)

October

Topics in this issue:

See yourself in Cyber (Blog)
Fall Outdoor Fire Safety
Cyber Tips for Older Adults (PDF)
Protect Yourself Online (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit October 2022 (PDF)

August

Topics in this issue:

Back to School Weather Safety (Blog Article)
School Bus Safety
How Can Parents & Students Be Ready
School Bus Law Tip Sheet (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit August 2022 (PDF)

July

Topics in this issue:

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot (Blog Article)
Know your Heat Terms
How to Keep Your Pet Safe During Heat
Heat Exhaustion-Stroke Tip Sheet NOAA (PDF)
Ready PA Social Media Toolkit July 2022 (PDF)

June

Topics in this issue:

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! (Blog Article)
Firework Safety
Summertime Fire Prevention & Backyard Safety
Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests
Lightning Safety – Safe, Safest, Not Safe (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit (PDF)

May

Topics in this issue:

Hurricane Preparedness in PA (Blog Article)
What Goes Into a Name? How Hurricanes are Named
Wildfires in PA
Dam Safety
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Get Ready Guide (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - May 2022 (PDF)

April

Topics in this issue:

Priceless Tips that Just Make “Cents” (Blog Article)
Getting Everything in Order for Financial Readiness
Understanding the 100-Year Flood Plain
PA Severe Weather Awareness
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - April 2022 (PDF)

March

Topics in this issue:

Yes, PA, We Are All at Some Risk of Flooding (Blog Article)
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Risk Rating 2.0
Protect Your Home Against Flooding With These 5 Tips
Know Your Terms: Flood Watch Vs. Warning
PA Flood Awareness Week
Daylight Savings: Change Your Batteries and Clocks
Where It Can Rain, It Can Flood Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - March 2022 (PDF)

February

Topics in this issue:

Ask a Plow Truck Driver
Winter Weather Safety Tips That We LOVE
Why is Winter Precipitation Forecasting Challenging?
Know Your Winter Weather Terms
3G Network Is Going Away
The Science of Winter Road Treatments (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - February 2022 (PDF)

January

Topics in this issue:

Resolve to Be Ready in the New Year
Winter Weather Safety and Stats by the State Meteorologist
Winter Weather Pet Preparedness
Sign Up for Alerts
Get to Know Your Winter Weather Terms
Hurricane Ida Disaster Assistance Reminder
Family Emergency Plan Card (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - January 2022 (PDF)

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2021

December

Topics in this issue:

Arrive Home Safe this Holiday Season
National Influenza Week
Holiday Online Safety
Holiday Fire Safety
The 10 Musts for Winter Driving Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - December 2021 (PDF)

November

Topics in this issue:

Snow Squall Safety
Winter Weather Awareness
Know Your Winter Weather Alerts
Sign Up for Alerts
Snow Squall Awareness Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - November 2021 (PDF)

October

Topics in this issue:

Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Fall Outdoor Fire Safety
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Earthquake Safety
Global Handwashing Day
Cyber Safety for Kids Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - October 2021 (PDF)

August

Topics in this issue:

Back-to-School Weather Safety
Back-to-School Bus Safety
National Night Out
School Bus Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - August 2021 (PDF)

July

Topics in this issue:

Fourth of July Offers Welcome Return to Safe Summer Celebrations
Extreme Heat Safety
Keeping Pets Safe During PA Summer
Fireworks Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - July 2021 (PDF)

June

Topics in this issue:

Some Enlightenment on Lightning
Fireworks Safety
It's Grilling Season; Stay Safe
Pets are Family: Prepare Them for Emergencies During Pet Preparedness Month
Lightning Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - June 2021 (PDF)

May

Topics in this issue:

Hurricane Preparedness
Dam Safety
National Building Safety Month
Move Over Law
Staying Safe During Storms
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - May 2021 (PDF)

April

Topics in this issue:

Financial Capability is Critical for Disaster Recovery
PA Severe Weather Awareness
Tornadoes Happen in PA; Know Your Tornado Terms
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - April 2021 (PDF)

March

Topics in this issue:

Flooding: Watch or Warning?
Know Your Flooding Risk
Preparing for a Flood
During a Flood
Basic SkyWarn Spotter Training
Winter Weather Flood Risks Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - March 2021 (PDF)

February

Topics in this issue:

Winter Utility Disruption Preparedness During COVID-19
February Winter Weather in Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Terms
National Burn Awareness Week
How To Stay Safe When a Power Outage Threatens Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - February 2021 (PDF)

January

Topics in this issue:

5 Ways to be Prepared in the New Year
Chilling Dangers of Cold Weather
Winter Weather Pet Preparedness
Sign Up for Alerts
Celebrating Groundhog Day Safely
Cold Weather Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - January 2021 (PDF)

2020

December

Topics in this issue:

Influenza "Flu" Vaccination Week
COVID-19 Holiday Safety
COVID-19 Alert App
Dreaming of a White Christmas? Snow and Snow Squall Information
Sign Up for Alerts. Stay Informed. Stay Safe!
Stay Healthy This Flu Season Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - December 2020 (PDF)

November

Topics in this issue:

Carbon Monoxide “The Silent Killer”
Holiday Safety During the Pandemic
Winter Weather and Alerts
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tip Sheet (PDF)
Social Media Toolkit - November 2020 (PDF)

October

Topics in this issue:

National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020
National Fire Prevention Week and Fire Safety
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
October Tip Sheets:

Cyber Security for Kids (PDF)
Cyber Security for Older Adults (PDF)

March (PDF)

Topics in this issue:

Ask a Floodplain Manager
Flood Safety Awareness Week
American Red Cross Month
COVID-19
Ready PA Action Sheet:

Winter Weather Flood Risks (PDF)

2020

February (PDF)
January (PDF)

2019

December (PDF)
November (PDF)
October (PDF)
September (PDF)
August (PDF)
July (PDF)
June (PDF)
May (PDF)
April (PDF)
March (PDF)
February (PDF)
January (PDF)

2018

December (PDF)
November (PDF)
October (PDF)
September (PDF)
August (PDF)
July (PDF)
June (PDF)
May (PDF)
April (PDF)
March (PDF)
February (PDF)
January (PDF)

2017

December (PDF)
November (PDF)
October (PDF)
September (PDF)
August (PDF)
July (PDF)
June (PDF)