Safe Plays to Beat Heat-Related Illness
Sun. Sweat. Sweltering heat. As temperatures climb this summer, it’s important to protect yourself against heat-related illness, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke….
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Finding Cold Weather Resources in Jackson County
Need help finding cold weather resources in Jackson County? Whether you’re looking for winter clothes or a place to stay warm, help is available.
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Be Severe-Weather Ready: Tips to Stay Safe this Spring
Learn the top four severe weather readiness steps every resident of Jackson County should take now to prepare for spring storms.
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Stay Cool: Tips for a Healthy Summer
Summer is a season of sunshine, exploration, and well-earned downtime for kids and families—but high temperatures and outdoor activities can also bring health…
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Extreme Cold Preparedness Tips
Winters in Missouri can be unpredictable and almost always have periods of extreme cold weather. Even short periods of exposure to extreme cold…
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How to Help Children in Emergencies
Emergency situations and disasters can leave a lasting impact on all of us, including children. If you are a child’s primary caretaker, your…
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Emergency Planning for Older Adults & Individuals with Disabilities
While disaster situations affect everyone, older individuals or those with disabilities may be more affected. The impact of emergency situations on these individuals…
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Build an Emergency Kit
Emergency kits can be essential to survival during or after an emergency. Most items in an emergency kit are inexpensive and easy to…
