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11-08-2010
Preparedness
Facts of the Week
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Services Specialist -
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,
VA
(Photo taken by Elizabeth Hall)
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How
do you fair at history trivia? This
Thursday, November 11th, is
Veteran’s Day, a US holiday
designed to recognize the contributions
of soldiers from all wars. Most of
us know the “why” it’s
a holiday, but do you know its origin?
Do you know the birthplace of our
National Anthem?
On the 11th hour of the 11th day
of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice,
or temporary cessation of hostilities,
was declared between the Allied nations
and Germany in the First World War,
then known as "the Great War." Commemorated
as Armistice Day beginning the following
year, November 11th became a legal
federal holiday in the United States
in 1938. In the aftermath of World
War II and the Korean War, Armistice
Day became Veterans Day, a holiday
dedicated to American veterans of
all wars. (www.history.com)
Let us not forget the sacrifices
of those before us and amongst us.
If you ever get the chance to visit
Arlington National Cemetery, you
will experience a movement of emotion
once you stand among all those headstones;
headstones as far as the eye can
see. It is a truly an amazing sight;
one you will never forget.
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| Preparedness
for the Military Families and Those Who
Move Frequently |
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- If
you live in Kings County, chances
are you are
either military or know at least
one military family. When I think
of living the military life, I
automatically think of two things:
sacrifice and movement. Whether
you are military or just someone
who moves around a lot, chances
are you will need to update your
emergency preparedness information
and kits to suit your needs and
your new surroundings. Most people
don’t think about that. .
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example, if you move to a different
state, you might find the differences
to be the type of emergency (i.e.
high winds, tornados, hurricanes,
snow storms, flooding), or a different
warning system. If you are military,
there maybe a different military
threat.
- What if you move abroad? You will
need to pack your passports, birth
certificates and the like. Is there
a “911” system in the
new area? 911 is not universal.
Emergency Preparedness
isn’t
just about the “Emergency” that
could happen, it’s about
the “Preparedness” that
needs to be taken as a proactive
measure for your safety and the
safety of your family.
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If
you are looking for
the answer to the second
triva question, it is below
one of the photos at the
end of this story. |
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Photo
taken by Elizabeth Hall
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Do
your part for safety awareness by passing this
information along to anyone you can think of
who would benefit.
Have
a great week, and remember…… Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Teaming Up for Emergency Preparedness
Elizabeth Hall
Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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