Nationwide Initiative To Track Infectious Diseases Through Wastewater Is Key To Help Guide the Public Health Response

AUDIO: Alexandria Boehm, Stanford University and Marlene Wolfe, Emory University
(Wednesday, August 10, 2022) – Through a new national effort, a growing number of communities are monitoring their sewage to track levels of monkeypox, COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.  The effort called WastewaterSCAN tests for...

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Latest Edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book Calls Upon Policymakers to Address “Mental Health Pandemic” for Youth

AUDIO: Lisa Hamilton, President and CEO, Annie E. Casey Foundation
(Baltimore, MD, Monday, August 8, 2022) – The coronavirus upended everyday life to an extent not seen since World War II. It is no surprise that millions of parents, caregivers and other adults are feeling overwhelmed. So...

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La última edición del libro de datos LA INFANCIA CUENTA hace un llamado a los políticos a abordar el tema “Pandemia de Salud Mental” para los jóvenes

AUDIO: Florencia Gutiérrez, Asociada Principal de Investigación, Evaluación, Evidencia e Información, Fundación Annie E. Casey
(Baltimore, MD, Monday, August 8, 2022) –  El coronavirus trastornó la vida cotidiana en una forma no vista desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. No es de extrañar que millones de Padres de familia, cuidadores y...

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Know Your Flood Risk in Hawaii and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Hawaii Governor David Ige and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Director Luke Meyers
(Honolulu, HI, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific hurricane season approaching, it’s vital for residents of Hawaii to remain vigilant in order to protect their homes and families against flooding. Hawaii was fortunate...

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Know Your Flood Risk in American Samoa and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer
(American Samoa, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific tropical storm season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of American Samoa to remain vigilant in order to protect their homes and families from flooding....

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Know Your Flood Risk in Guam and Take Action Ahead of Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Veronica Verde, FEMA Region 9, External Affairs Officer
(Guam, Friday, August 5, 2022) – With peak Pacific typhoon season approaching, it’s vital for the residents of Guam to protect their homes and families against flooding. Guam was fortunate to experience a relatively calm...

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Know Your Flood Risk in Puerto Rico and Take Action This Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Orlando Olivera, FEMA Region 2 Caribbean Area Office Coordinator, Puerto Rico Office
(Puerto Rico, Thursday, August 4, 2022) – With the peak of the hurricane season underway from August through October, FEMA is urging Puerto Rico residents to understand their risk and be prepared to protect their...

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Conozca Su Riesgo de Inundación en las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. y Tome Acción en Esta Temporada de Huracanes

AUDIO: Orlando Olivera, FEMA Region 2 Caribbean Area Office Coordinator, Puerto Rico Office
(Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, jueves 4 de agosto de 2022) — En el pico de la temporada de huracanes de agosto a octubre, FEMA insta a que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes...

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