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2021

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)

Previous Newsletters

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)