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Community Association of The Woodlands

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Water Supply - Have on hand before hurricane arrives. Supplies will be limited when a storm is approaching. Four (4) gallons per family of four per day for cooking and drinking. ___ Batteries - Have on hand a supply that can provide power for...

Author:

Mary E. Connell

Date Modified:

05/16/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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Montgomery County United Way

Evacuations and Special Health Care Needs:

Dial 2-1-1 to register for a ride If you live in a hurricane EVACUATION ZONE, and you have special health care or transportation needs, you need to make extra efforts to get ready for hurricane season. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and...

Author:

Julie Martineau

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

05/15/2007

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UTMB Montgomery County Health Department

Practice proper Handwashing:

• Wash your hands before eating or touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. • Wash your hands after touching anyone who is sneezing, coughing or blowing the nose, or who has a runny nose. • Wash your hands after using the restroom. • Not share...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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Practice Respiratory Etiquette

Respiratory Etiquette, the practice of “good health manners,” includes covering your nose and mouth every time you sneeze, cough or blow your nose; putting used tissues in the trash; and washing your hands well and often whenever you or someone you...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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How do I protect others from catching germs?

• Wash your hands often when you are sick. • Cover your mouth and nose with tissue every time you sneeze, blow your nose, or cough. • Always wash your hands after sneezing, blowing your nose, or coughing, or after touching used tissues. • Do...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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Practice Food Safety

While the food supply in the United States is one of the safest in the world, the CDC estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from foodborne illness. Preventing foodborne...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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