Sunday, January 17, 2010
Reminder From Fugate: No Self-Deployment to Haiti
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate asked us to provide this message to all State Directors. Please pass along to all your operations staff, local EM agencies and other response entities as appropriate.
____________________________
Message from FEMA Administrator:
Initial reports from Haiti in the wake of yesterday's earthquake are concerning and troubling. During times like these, the emergency response community always stands ready to assist those in need.
On behalf of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, I'd like to remind our response community that assets should not self deploy to affected areas. The United States Department of State has the lead for foreign
disaster assistance, and US assets should deploy only if tasked to do so by the State Department. The most urgent need that the response community can fulfill at this time is supporting ongoing disaster relief
fundraising efforts.
We will continue to update guidance as the situation unfolds. Thank you for your support.
____________________________
Message from FEMA Administrator:
Initial reports from Haiti in the wake of yesterday's earthquake are concerning and troubling. During times like these, the emergency response community always stands ready to assist those in need.
On behalf of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, I'd like to remind our response community that assets should not self deploy to affected areas. The United States Department of State has the lead for foreign
disaster assistance, and US assets should deploy only if tasked to do so by the State Department. The most urgent need that the response community can fulfill at this time is supporting ongoing disaster relief
fundraising efforts.
We will continue to update guidance as the situation unfolds. Thank you for your support.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Safety Tips for The Holidays
Safety Tips for The Holidays
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10:55AM
Here are some great tips to help you keep safe during the holidays. I also want to take the time to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read the blog. I will be taking a break and will be providing more great new content after the Start of the New Year.
Here are your tips:
Water, Water, Water your live tree. This time of year Christmas tree fires occur regularly, but they are usually avoidable. Start by trimming the base of the tree a bit and provide plenty of water. Most trees do not get enough, check it several times a day and keep the base filled with water.
Check your lights, especially before placing them onto your live tree. Broken, missing lights and cracked or frayed wires pose an additional fire risk, and a shock hazard. When it doubt, throw them out.
Don't overload your electrical outlets. This time of year we sometimes get caught up in the beauty of all the lights, but too many into one outlet or on the same circuit can be a serious problem.
Reevaluate your escape plan incase of fire. With the added elements of live trees, candles and many other flammable items it is very important everyone knows how to get out and get out safely.
Now is the perfect time to check your fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms.
When using candles keep them away from flammable objects. A good rule of thumb is if it making the object hot, move the object or put the candle somewhere else.
Many candles come in containers that also get very hot and can burn someone if grabbed or even burn through a wood surface. Make sure children can't grab them and place the candle on a surface that will not burn (we use coasters in my home).
Wrapping paper can burn very quickly and cause a quick flash fire. Do not burn the wrapping paper it is not intended for that purpose. Reuse, recycle or just throw it out.
When setting up your tree, keep it at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, and other heat sources. I would even try for five feet if possible.
Keep cords out of the way where someone will not trip over them. Don't use tacks or staples to hang electric cords, and don't place them under carpets.
Have a safe and happy holiday season.
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10:55AM
Here are some great tips to help you keep safe during the holidays. I also want to take the time to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read the blog. I will be taking a break and will be providing more great new content after the Start of the New Year.
Here are your tips:
Water, Water, Water your live tree. This time of year Christmas tree fires occur regularly, but they are usually avoidable. Start by trimming the base of the tree a bit and provide plenty of water. Most trees do not get enough, check it several times a day and keep the base filled with water.
Check your lights, especially before placing them onto your live tree. Broken, missing lights and cracked or frayed wires pose an additional fire risk, and a shock hazard. When it doubt, throw them out.
Don't overload your electrical outlets. This time of year we sometimes get caught up in the beauty of all the lights, but too many into one outlet or on the same circuit can be a serious problem.
Reevaluate your escape plan incase of fire. With the added elements of live trees, candles and many other flammable items it is very important everyone knows how to get out and get out safely.
Now is the perfect time to check your fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms.
When using candles keep them away from flammable objects. A good rule of thumb is if it making the object hot, move the object or put the candle somewhere else.
Many candles come in containers that also get very hot and can burn someone if grabbed or even burn through a wood surface. Make sure children can't grab them and place the candle on a surface that will not burn (we use coasters in my home).
Wrapping paper can burn very quickly and cause a quick flash fire. Do not burn the wrapping paper it is not intended for that purpose. Reuse, recycle or just throw it out.
When setting up your tree, keep it at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, and other heat sources. I would even try for five feet if possible.
Keep cords out of the way where someone will not trip over them. Don't use tacks or staples to hang electric cords, and don't place them under carpets.
Have a safe and happy holiday season.
CHICKEN CHALUPA CASSEROLE
CHICKEN CHALUPA CASSEROLE
12 corn tortillas, quartered
4 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounces) can diced green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
1 pint sour cream
1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
Combine soups, chilies, sour cream, onion, and salt.
Combine cheeses.
Layer tortilla pieces, chicken sauce, and then cheeses in greased casserole, repeating layers until ingredients are used.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered, then uncovered 15 minutes longer at 325 degrees.
Tastes best refrigerated 24 hours, then reheated before serving.
Source : The Cookbook Club
12 corn tortillas, quartered
4 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounces) can diced green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
1 pint sour cream
1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
Combine soups, chilies, sour cream, onion, and salt.
Combine cheeses.
Layer tortilla pieces, chicken sauce, and then cheeses in greased casserole, repeating layers until ingredients are used.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered, then uncovered 15 minutes longer at 325 degrees.
Tastes best refrigerated 24 hours, then reheated before serving.
Source : The Cookbook Club
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Reminder From Fugate: No Self-Deployment to Haiti
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate asked us to provide this message to all State Directors. Please pass along to all your operations staff, local EM agencies and other response entities as appropriate.
____________________________
Message from FEMA Administrator:
Initial reports from Haiti in the wake of yesterday's earthquake are concerning and troubling. During times like these, the emergency response community always stands ready to assist those in need.
On behalf of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, I'd like to remind our response community that assets should not self deploy to affected areas. The United States Department of State has the lead for foreign
disaster assistance, and US assets should deploy only if tasked to do so by the State Department. The most urgent need that the response community can fulfill at this time is supporting ongoing disaster relief
fundraising efforts.
We will continue to update guidance as the situation unfolds. Thank you for your support.
____________________________
Message from FEMA Administrator:
Initial reports from Haiti in the wake of yesterday's earthquake are concerning and troubling. During times like these, the emergency response community always stands ready to assist those in need.
On behalf of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, I'd like to remind our response community that assets should not self deploy to affected areas. The United States Department of State has the lead for foreign
disaster assistance, and US assets should deploy only if tasked to do so by the State Department. The most urgent need that the response community can fulfill at this time is supporting ongoing disaster relief
fundraising efforts.
We will continue to update guidance as the situation unfolds. Thank you for your support.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Safety Tips for The Holidays
Safety Tips for The Holidays
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10:55AM
Here are some great tips to help you keep safe during the holidays. I also want to take the time to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read the blog. I will be taking a break and will be providing more great new content after the Start of the New Year.
Here are your tips:
Water, Water, Water your live tree. This time of year Christmas tree fires occur regularly, but they are usually avoidable. Start by trimming the base of the tree a bit and provide plenty of water. Most trees do not get enough, check it several times a day and keep the base filled with water.
Check your lights, especially before placing them onto your live tree. Broken, missing lights and cracked or frayed wires pose an additional fire risk, and a shock hazard. When it doubt, throw them out.
Don't overload your electrical outlets. This time of year we sometimes get caught up in the beauty of all the lights, but too many into one outlet or on the same circuit can be a serious problem.
Reevaluate your escape plan incase of fire. With the added elements of live trees, candles and many other flammable items it is very important everyone knows how to get out and get out safely.
Now is the perfect time to check your fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms.
When using candles keep them away from flammable objects. A good rule of thumb is if it making the object hot, move the object or put the candle somewhere else.
Many candles come in containers that also get very hot and can burn someone if grabbed or even burn through a wood surface. Make sure children can't grab them and place the candle on a surface that will not burn (we use coasters in my home).
Wrapping paper can burn very quickly and cause a quick flash fire. Do not burn the wrapping paper it is not intended for that purpose. Reuse, recycle or just throw it out.
When setting up your tree, keep it at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, and other heat sources. I would even try for five feet if possible.
Keep cords out of the way where someone will not trip over them. Don't use tacks or staples to hang electric cords, and don't place them under carpets.
Have a safe and happy holiday season.
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10:55AM
Here are some great tips to help you keep safe during the holidays. I also want to take the time to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read the blog. I will be taking a break and will be providing more great new content after the Start of the New Year.
Here are your tips:
Water, Water, Water your live tree. This time of year Christmas tree fires occur regularly, but they are usually avoidable. Start by trimming the base of the tree a bit and provide plenty of water. Most trees do not get enough, check it several times a day and keep the base filled with water.
Check your lights, especially before placing them onto your live tree. Broken, missing lights and cracked or frayed wires pose an additional fire risk, and a shock hazard. When it doubt, throw them out.
Don't overload your electrical outlets. This time of year we sometimes get caught up in the beauty of all the lights, but too many into one outlet or on the same circuit can be a serious problem.
Reevaluate your escape plan incase of fire. With the added elements of live trees, candles and many other flammable items it is very important everyone knows how to get out and get out safely.
Now is the perfect time to check your fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms.
When using candles keep them away from flammable objects. A good rule of thumb is if it making the object hot, move the object or put the candle somewhere else.
Many candles come in containers that also get very hot and can burn someone if grabbed or even burn through a wood surface. Make sure children can't grab them and place the candle on a surface that will not burn (we use coasters in my home).
Wrapping paper can burn very quickly and cause a quick flash fire. Do not burn the wrapping paper it is not intended for that purpose. Reuse, recycle or just throw it out.
When setting up your tree, keep it at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, and other heat sources. I would even try for five feet if possible.
Keep cords out of the way where someone will not trip over them. Don't use tacks or staples to hang electric cords, and don't place them under carpets.
Have a safe and happy holiday season.
CHICKEN CHALUPA CASSEROLE
CHICKEN CHALUPA CASSEROLE
12 corn tortillas, quartered
4 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounces) can diced green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
1 pint sour cream
1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
Combine soups, chilies, sour cream, onion, and salt.
Combine cheeses.
Layer tortilla pieces, chicken sauce, and then cheeses in greased casserole, repeating layers until ingredients are used.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered, then uncovered 15 minutes longer at 325 degrees.
Tastes best refrigerated 24 hours, then reheated before serving.
Source : The Cookbook Club
12 corn tortillas, quartered
4 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounces) can diced green chilies
1 large onion, chopped
1 pint sour cream
1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
Combine soups, chilies, sour cream, onion, and salt.
Combine cheeses.
Layer tortilla pieces, chicken sauce, and then cheeses in greased casserole, repeating layers until ingredients are used.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, covered, then uncovered 15 minutes longer at 325 degrees.
Tastes best refrigerated 24 hours, then reheated before serving.
Source : The Cookbook Club
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