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Former NFL Players Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Posted on 11/17/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThere was enough warning, you could watch the weather channel and the local news to watch the path of Hurricane Sandy. Everyone knew she was coming. Experts were predicting the worst-case scenarios. But in the aftermath, the truth of what Hurricane Sandy left behind in the burned-out homes in Breezy Point, Queens, to the flooded buildings and subways in New York City. The reality of the devastation was widespread and heartbreaking. In the words of President Obama “This is going to …

Volunteers Washed Away in Severe Weather

Posted on 10/29/2012 by | Giving & Volunteering | Comments

Home & Family | Volunteering | Your LifeHere in Washington, D.C. most people have stocked their cabinets with water, batteries and non-perishable foods and settled into their cozy homes to weather the severe rain and wind that Hurricane Sandy is unleashing. But what about those who don’t have a roof over their head? The reality is that their situation becomes very fragile during these times because many of the services the homeless rely on operate only with the generous help of volunteers. And with the severe weather …

Safety Warning for Portable Generators During Hurricane

Posted on 10/29/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthIf you’re planning on using a portable generator for power should Hurricane Sandy wipe out electricity in your region, beware: Nearly 100 people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by using their generators incorrectly. The nation’s poison centers, as well as federal safety agencies, have issued warnings urging Americans to use caution and follow safety guidelines when setting up their portable generators during this storm. The American Association of Poison Control Centers says carbon monoxide poisoning is the …

Checklist For A Safe And Healthy Summer

Posted on 06/19/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthGuest Post: As AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations.  June is ‘Great Outdoors Month’ and each region of the country offers its unique way in which we welcome the summer. One of my favorite summer memories …

Be like a Boy Scout and “Be Prepared.”

Posted on 04/26/2011 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThe Boy Scouts had it right. Their motto is “be prepared” and if the St. Louis tornado Friday taught us anything, it’s to try and always heed this warning. The tornado was the strongest the area had seen in 44 years. Its 200 mph winds leveled houses and destroyed the roof of the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Thankfully no one was killed in its  22 mile path. But the disaster is a reminder that not only is hurricane season soon …

Prepare for Hurricane Season with the Operation Hurricane Prepare Toolkit

Posted on 06/2/2010 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThe 2010 Hurricane Season officially started yesterday and according to Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project, the activity this season will be above-average. “The December 2009 report estimates approximately 11-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes occurring during the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, which is more typical of years in an active era, such as the 1995 season.” Are you ready for an over-active hurricane season? Do you have a basic hurricane supply kit? How about an evacuation …

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