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Today's Date: 9/8/2008
September is Disaster Preparedness Month
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Get a Kit, Make A Plan, Be Informed! A little research now can help you to be ready in every situation. Ready.gov has helpful tips for preparing your family and business and fun stuff for kids. Part of being informed is knowing about local resources. Take a look at the services available from Johnson County Emergency Management and Homeland Security and PrepareMetroKC. Local residents often face power outages. Be ready the next time with these tips from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is a great place to find reputabile information and research health questions of all types. Apart from medical information, MedlinePlus includes drug information, medical dictionaries and directories to locate doctors, dentists & hospitals as well as the latest medical news.

Support Groups
Find support groups sponsored by Saint Luke's Health System and Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Kansas Health Online
Find health information helpful for Kansans.


Health Insurance Options for the Self-Employed
Lack of health insurance is a major issue for the self-employed and their families. The Consumer Health Librarian at the Johnson County Library recommends several resources to get good reputable information in your search to find the best solution for you and your family.

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Disaster Preparedness Books & DVDs at the Library

Book cover art.Just in case : how to be self-sufficient when the unexpected happens
Nicola Graimes, 2008
Location: 363.34 Harrison 08/2008
Book cover art.Emergency preparedness [DVD] : awareness & survival
Apogee Communications , 2006
Location: DVD 613.6 Emergenc 21-DAY
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Your survival : the complete resource for disaster planning and recovery
Robert Arnot, 2006
Location: 613.2083 Cooper 2006
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