Andy Pickett

Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response for @PAHealthDept, creative problem solver, music geek, techie, and all-around nerd. Also @andypinpa.bsky.social

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@karlablack02 coming in with the jokes here at #PrepSummit26 😂

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Wow, #PrepSummit26 begins tomorrow and @prepsummit hasn’t posted in a year. If that’s not an indication of how far this platform has fallen, I’m not sure what is 😂

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Credit to @washingtonpost for the inspiration for the graphic - I just needed to see the new recommendations side-by-side with their comparison.

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Which country in this graphic the United States most comparable to? Hint....it isn't Denmark...

This decision is going to lead to increases in vaccine preventable diseases and deaths. Full stop.

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So, does this mean that we are ok if the EU or the ICJ issue a warrant for Trump’s arrest? Should we expect armed forces from other countries to start showing up in DC? Or is this another example of “do as I say, not as I do”?

https://t.co/pgtOygytfH

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10/ There are many hazards out there. Some of them will take time to research and understand. But there are also many valuable resources to help you gain that knowledge and situational awareness, and hopefully protect you and your family! Just remember, #PreparednessStartsAtHome!

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1/ The first week of #NPM2025 is focused on “Knowing your Risk.” It’s important to know the various hazards (natural and man-made) that might impact you, your family, and your community. Fortunately, there are a number of resources that can help you determine those risks. 🧵

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9/ There are a number of 3rd party apps and websites that can also inform you of weather alerts. It’s also important to have your phone’s Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) feature turned on to receive real-time hazard info for your location. Visit https://t.co/E9UrYHNu96 for more.

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This year's #NationalPreparednessMonth theme is Preparedness Starts at Home. Emergency managers often say that "disasters start and end locally", and there is nothing more local to you, than you. If you aren't prepared....nothing else matters. #PreparednessStartsAtHome #NPM

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It's #NationalPreparednessMonth, and I've been neglecting my social media, so for the next 4 weeks or so, I'm going to try to help share both the "official" NPM messages, as well as my own thoughts on preparedness. So, buckle up! #EmergencyManagement #Preparedness #PublicHealth

[Ray Barishansky @rbarishansky]

Preparedness isn’t optional. Cutting public health preparedness funding and programs now means paying a much higher price later. #publichealth #preparedness @AndyPinPA https://t.co/6tU7AIQN2O

[PA Department of Health @PAHealthDept]

⚠️ Wildfire smoke from Canada may be visible in PA this weekend. Exposure to it can irritate eyes & lungs! Reduce exposure by keeping doors & windows closed & using an air filter.
➡️ Local air quality: https://t.co/jPs9JVk8ml
➡️ Wildfire smoke info: https://t.co/hXO2x3x4tg

[Andy Pickett @AndyPinPA]

Very poignant comments by Vanderwagen on personal resiliency - how well can we step back and have faith that there will be a future, collectively and individually. “The resiliency of humanity lifted me up.” Who lifts you up? #PrepSummit2025