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On October 3rd at approximately 12:20 PM/11:20 AM MST/PT, FEMA is conducting a test using Wireless Emergency Alerts and the broadcast of an Emergency Alert System message nationwide.
Cell phones will receive a text while radio and television stations will broadcast a test message.

This is only going to be a short test lasting about a minute to evaluate the system. A system that when needed during an actual emergency can save lives.

On October 3rd at approximately 12:20 PM/11:20 AM MST/PT, FEMA is conducting a test using Wireless Emergency Alerts and the broadcast of an Emergency Alert System message nationwide.
Cell phones will receive a text while radio and television stations will broadcast a test message.
This is only going to be a short test lasting about a minute to evaluate the system. A system that when needed during an actual emergency can save lives.

National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)

E. coli Outbreak Update: Do not eat, serve, or sell ANY romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona, growing region. This includes whole heads of lettuce, hearts of romaine, and chopped romaine and salad mixes with romaine. Updated advice based on new data. go.usa.gov/xQbwb

Outbreak Update: 53 people now reported from 16 states in E. coli outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce. Before you buy or eat chopped romaine lettuce at stores or restaurants, ask to make sure it is not from the Yuma, Arizona growing region. If they don’t know, don’t buy or eat it. go.usa.gov/xQbwT

Congratulations to the Idaho National Guard on their 127th birthday! Our thanks to Idaho National Guard and all the current and former members for their service!

Your at-home emergency kit needs to be kept in a place where you can have relatively easy access to it in case of an emergency! Find help to build your kit at https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit

You’re at home emergency kit needs to be kept in a place where you can have relatively easy access to it in case of an emergency!

It's Radon Action Month and Idaho homeowners can use this interactive map to see whether homes in their neighborhood have shown high levels of the naturally occurring gas that can cause lung cancer: http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html…
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It's Radon Action Month and Idaho homeowners can use this interactive map to see whether homes in their neighborhood have shown high levels of the naturally occurring gas that can cause lung cancer: http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=bc962a4dd7b84ababa720a9b00f555bc&extent=-120.624,42.4161,-104.7048,48.1154

Prepare for the unexpected when driving this winter Emergency officials advise drivers to pack a 72-hour emergency kit before heading out for winter travel.

Family sends message about CO poisoning after deaths of loved ones A Caldwell family is sending a message about carbon monoxide after it claimed the lives of their loved ones.

Do you know CPR? Are you willing to help save a life? Download the free PulsePoint app today.

Do you know CPR? Are you willing to help save a life? Download the free PulsePoint app today.

Do a Hazard hunt for potential hazards and things that might fall during an Earthquake in your house!

Do you have a plan for your pet in case you have to evacuate?
Pets are often times forgotten when it comes to family emergency plans. Make sure they too have 3 days worth of supplies.
Most shelters will not take pets. If you can't take your pets with you when you evacuate, make sure you have a plan for them.
If you have horses or other large animals, plan to have someone too look after them or relocate them to a safer location if needed.
For more information about pet and animal preparedness, visit https://adacounty.id.gov/a…/How-to-Prepare-Resources/Animals

Do you have a plan for your pet in case you have to evacuate?

Pets are often times forgotten when it comes to family emergency plans. Make sure they too have 3 days worth of supplies.

Most shelters will not take pets. If you can't take your pets with you when you evacuate, make sure you have a plan for them.

If you have horses or other large animals, plan to have someone too look after them or relocate them to a safer location if needed.

For more information about pet and animal preparedness, visit https://adacounty.id.gov/accem/How-to-Prepare-Resources/Animals