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Author Archives: Susie Wickman
Preparedness Calendar
I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend an Emergency Preparedness Planning and Resources Workshop put on by the Otero Public Health Department. Rick Ritter, the Executive Director, is the powerhouse behind this huge effort to get the citizens … Continue reading
Comic Relief Cockroaches
This article, ‘Backpack-Wearing Cockroaches to Detect Radiation’ caught my eye. Now, that does bring a visual to mind. “The creature that’s expected to inherit the Earth following a nuclear holocaust” is the focus of new technology that would allow scientists … Continue reading
Fire Evacuation Drills
Another great article from Susie! With many family members around during the holidays, it’s a great time for some practice. It’s important for families to make fire evacuation plans for their homes and to practice them. When making your plan, … Continue reading
Humor in Planning
In a field that deals with such serious issues as disasters and terrorism, it is important to keep humor in the mix as much as possible. In the North Central News Spring 2011 newsletter, Public Health responders trained to take … Continue reading
Planning for Godzilla
Welcome to one of our new contributors. Susie Wickman is the Homeland Security Grant Coordinator in the Southeast Region of Colorado. Welcome aboard, Susie! In the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Professionals group on LinkedIn, Rob Burton posed the question, … Continue reading
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