Hurricane Irma has the southeastern U.S. Atlantic coast in its sights, and Wake County, NC residents know all too well how wild weather can cause major destruction in our area. At WakeMed, we are committed to helping you and your family stay safe during inclement weather, which is why we have compiled a trusted list […]
North Carolina is known for unpredictable weather. Already this year, we’ve experienced multiple severe weather events and tornado touchdowns. Once again this week, forecasters are predicting severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, flooding and tornadoes. In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Wake County and much of the surrounding area for Tuesday, […]
Our hearts all ache for the tragic school shooting in Connecticut. Even as an adult, coping with this recent shooting at a elementary school is difficult – difficult to understand and difficult to explain. For children, coping with the news can be equally as hard, but children’s emotional needs are different from adults. They need […]
Families Urged to Plan and Practice During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13) Every day at least one child dies in a home fire. In that same day, 293 children suffer from a non-fatal unintentional injury caused by a fire or burn. In a nationwide effort to educate parents about the importance of fire safety during […]
The Internet is the third most popular way people get emergency information. With more than 80 percent of adult online users connected to at least one or more social media platforms, emergency management agencies are incorporating social media into their response strategies. Social Media & Emergency Preparedness WakeMed boasts several different social media profiles. The following are the […]
If a tornado strikes, where will you take shelter? Sheltering In Place During a Tornado In a severe storm or tornado, the safest place to be is inside a building. “Sheltering in place” means to make a shelter out of the place you are in, protecting yourself until help arrives. Usually, you will know if […]
We are all aware that we have a nuclear power plant in our Wake County. Chances are, you have never given much thought to the extra precautions and preparation healthcare organizations and community agencies take to ensure that they are prepared to respond in the event of a radiation exposure. Last week, WakeMed coordinated a […]
With most severe weather events, like hurricanes and tornadoes, there will likely be downed trees and branches across the area. One of the biggest threats for injuries during clean up after any storm is from chainsaws. Neither gas nor electric chainsaws are safe. Chainsaws are inherently dangerous tools, and people who do not have experience simply […]
Every year around this time, we post the same information about being prepared for a disaster. We do so because it is very important to be prepared. With Hurricane Irene continuing to keep North Carolina in its sights, it is important to think about disaster preparedness and an emergency kit if you haven’t already. Natural disasters, […]
North Carolina is watching its first hurricane threat for the 2011 season with Hurricane Irene. While we hope it is simply a gentle rain event, it’s important for everyone to be prepared – especially those with a disability or a family member with a disability. Fortunately, there are several great resources to help those who […]
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