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🌍 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 🚨 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a critical time to reflect on how we can strengthen our resilience as individuals, families, and communities.  At United Partners in Global Health (UPGH), we believe that preparedness is the foundation of health security. From natural disasters to public health crises, being equipped with knowledge, resources, and action plans can make all the difference. This month let’s commit to taking small but impactful steps. Whether it's a natural disaster, public health crisis, or humanitarian emergency, being prepared can save lives. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼: 🔹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 🔹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝘁 🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹     𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 Preparedness is a shared responsibility, and by working together, we can ensure that our communities are equipped to face whatever challenges arise. Join us in promoting readiness and resilience. Together, we can create safer and more prepared communities worldwide. You can find more information at www.Ready.gov  #𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 #𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗨𝗣𝗚𝗛

Big moves on the global stage! 🌍 The United Nations is channeling billions toward national emergency warning systems to boost resilience and response worldwide. This funding is set to transform public safety and support vulnerable communities. Dive into the impact of this initiative and what it could mean for the future of emergency management. 👇 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02XHX9G0 #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement #GlobalPreparedness

As always, the damage due to misinformation in a disaster should never be underestimated. Here are some tips for ways to be prepared and to act during a response. If you need to strengthen your implementation practices and policies to address this challenge, contact us. Our team is ready to support. #SMEM #disasterrecovery #crisiscommunications #misinformation https://lnkd.in/dGsJWPWT

How can we leverage the strengths of diverse communities to create more effective emergency preparedness plans? Let's tap into the knowledge and experience of residents from all backgrounds to build stronger, more resilient cities. If you like our posts probably you should follow and connect Hugi Hernandez, Founder of Egreenews: https://lnkd.in/eZwcpQvg #CommunityEngagement#EmergencyPreparedness#DiversityInLeadership

As always, the damage due to misinformation in a disaster should never be underestimated. Here are some tips for ways to be prepared and to act during a response. #SMEM #disasterrecovery #crisiscommunications https://lnkd.in/dGsJWPWT

September is FEMA's National Preparedness Month. This year's theme is "Start a Conversation" National Preparedness month encourages us to discuss preparedness with our loved ones—because talking about potential emergencies is the first step to being ready. Preparedness isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and by taking the time to discuss and plan, we can empower our communities to be better equipped for whatever may come. https://hubs.li/Q02Q2YNV0 offers preparedness toolkits in multiple languages, making it easier for everyone to access vital information. Let’s take this opportunity to start these important conversations and work together to create a safer future for all. City Detect specializes in moving your city from reactive to proactive using our AI-powered platform. Contact us today to start the conversation: https://hubs.li/Q02Q2ZW10 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #Resilience #AIforGood #SmartCities

How can we leverage the strengths of diverse communities to create more effective emergency preparedness plans? Let's tap into the knowledge and experience of residents from all backgrounds to build stronger, more resilient cities. If you like our posts probably you should follow and connect Hugi Hernandez, Founder of Egreenews: https://lnkd.in/ghpRPupC #CommunityEngagement#EmergencyPreparedness#DiversityInLeadership

💥 While emergency response is essential, the financial and human costs of dealing with disasters can be greatly reduced with proper preparedness. This can involve infrastructure upgrades, policy development, and resource stockpiling, which mitigate damage and prevent the loss of life, minimizing recovery costs. #DynamicInternational #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterPrevention #EmergencyResponse #EmergencyReady #RiskManagement

Mis- and disinformation can endanger vital interventions to prepare for and respond to disasters – putting affected communities even further at risk. The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity, launched today, are designed to foster healthier and safer information spaces that champion human rights, peaceful societies and a sustainable future. Learn more about the Global Principles ➡️ https://ow.ly/HkpU50So7K1 Learn more about how information integrity affects disaster risk ➡️ https://ow.ly/WfJu50So7K0

In 2022, during the initial meetings with authorities and stakeholders for three-year disaster risk reduction and management project funded by ECHO, I exactly used the same words Adel Salah mentioned to emphasize the importance of preparedness. Little did I know, those words would resonate deeply with me over the next three years. We tackled every aspect of disaster risk reduction, from developing policy frameworks and enhancing coordination and information sharing, to conducting thorough risk assessments and analyses. We meticulously planned and implemented preparedness measures and established early warning systems based on existing capacities. What struck me most was the shift in mindset among communities and stakeholders. Instead of asking, 'Where is the response?' ahead of disasters, they began to ask, 'Where is the preparedness?' This change was a testament to the profound impact of the project.