ARVOAD

Official twitter stream for Arkansas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Arkansas VOAD).

[PrepareAthon @PrepareAthon]

FEMA’s mock hurricane “National Level Exercise” is preparing communities for the next storm. Make sure you’re prepared - visit https://t.co/XfVmGLesn6 to purchase flood insurance today #FloodSmart

[Center for Disaster Philanthropy @CDPhilanthropy]

A new bill would require FEMA to work with scientists to identify the most accurate methodology to count deaths from major #disaster. This is the first step toward developing consistency & transparency around government death estimates. https://t.co/n1YTmHlsEE @voxdotcom

[UMCOR @UMC_UMCOR]

Does your church know what to do before or after a disaster?

We may not be able to prevent natural disasters, but we can prepare for them! Download the United Methodist Insurance free e-booklet to help your church plan for emergencies.
https://t.co/ggPmHJlT9B #UMCOR

[Center for Disaster Philanthropy @CDPhilanthropy]

FEMA is streamlining its mission to focus on coordination with state and local stakeholders before disasters even strike in order to shorten #disaster recovery times. https://t.co/9zGKJPPfK5 #preparedness #mitigation

[REMS TA Center @remstacenter]

We have sample student emergency information forms available for download in our Tool Box. Forms are available in a variety of languages. #Schools, check them out today: https://t.co/lrLEX66f4j https://t.co/2QIKpgdSXO

[ARVOAD @ARVOAD]

The MARC Exercise is kicking off now! Let’s do this!

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

Area of disturbed weather over the SW Caribbean Sea has a low chance of tropical cyclone formation through Saturday as it moves into the SW Gulf of Mexico. Locally heavy rainfall is likely across parts of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb

[PrepareAthon @PrepareAthon]

Encourage others to teach children how to respond to smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms with @Readygov’s #LifeSavingSkills toolkit: https://t.co/5XEmRlW2PN

[Citizen Corps @Citizen_Corps]

Get involved in your community through #CERT, Citizen Corps or related partner programs. Learn more: https://t.co/l8toS0eyAr

[Citizen Corps @Citizen_Corps]

Fido says “take me with you!” Plan to evacuate with your pet and share more tips during National #PetPreparedness Month: https://t.co/r3AdZopbxi

[Center for Disaster Philanthropy @CDPhilanthropy]

#Houston officials plan to invest $600 million in repairing or building single-family homes and $375 million to fix or construct apartments. https://t.co/qiqRMS8WMo #HarveyRecovery

[Todd Yakoubian @ToddYakoubian]

Look at the lightning AWAY from the storm in Saline county. This is a classic example of the dangers with these storms. You don’t have to be within the storm to be hit by lightning. When the thunder roars, get indoors #ARWX

[PrepareAthon @PrepareAthon]

Include your pets in your family's emergency planning and share this video during National #PetPreparedness Month: https://t.co/WLqn28qbdl

[Entergy Arkansas @EntergyArk]

The storms hit Garland County pretty hard Friday evening, with about 2300 still out of power as of 8 am. Our crews continue to work as quickly as is safely possible in order to restore power. We estimate the majority will be restored by 5 pm today. https://t.co/gzgPbOANP0
#arwx

[NWS Little Rock @NWSLittleRock]

An air quality alert will be in effect today over parts of central AR, including the Little Rock Metro area. Try to avoid outdoor activities if possible, especially during the heat of the day. #arwx

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

June is #PTSD Awareness Month!
SAMHSA's SOAR TA Center's is commited to creating a trauma-informed approach to accessing SSI/SSDI benefits for individuals at risk of or experiencing #homelessness with a serious #mentalillness: https://t.co/jwZvxFsC4z

[American Red Cross @RedCross]

We're proud to announce that 1 MILLION elementary school students have learned how to prepare their families for emergencies through The #PillowcaseProject. https://t.co/h11aJZT5PY

[REMS TA Center @remstacenter]

As we head into Summer, make sure your #school is prepared for #HeatSafety. Many activities such as summer school and sports are going on. We have plenty of resources on preparing for extreme heat available here: https://t.co/bJos4iWvFX

[Readygov @Readygov]

Prepare yourself & family for power outages now. Stock up on batteries for flashlights, radios, and have a plan to charge medical devices/phones in case of a power outage. #LifeSavingSkills

[REMS TA Center @remstacenter]

.@DHSgov recently released 3 Exercise Starter Kits. The kits are a set of tools & resources for IHEs to self-conduct a tabletop exercise. The kits reinforce an IHE’s emergency plans, protocols, & procedures. To request one, visit: https://t.co/oXD3fYMoAq #CampusSafety