Category: Disaster Preparation
Dropping temperatures prompt the opening of warming centers
Winds of 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph through Tuesday expected
Flooding risk is especially high in the Green River Valley this year because of the weakening of the Howard Hanson Dam upstream.
Volunteers for the Red Cross’ ReserveCorp need to be trained now to be ready to respond during flood season
Institute of Medicine panel says “urgent and clear need” for consistent standards of care.
With the coming winter rains, there is an increased risk of flooding in the Seattle and Puget Sound area. The Seattle Red Cross has tips for keeping safe in the event of a flood. Among the Red Cross’s tips are: Have an evacuation plan and practice it. Make sure everyone knows how to shut off [...]
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
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Don’t bet on it.
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