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Key Findings | Individual and Community Preparedness Division  FEMA has conducted the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness annually since 2013 to assess preparedness actions, attitudes and motivations in the United States.  The survey measures preparedness of the American public across the whole community.  The survey was fielded from February 1 to March 14, 2023.  Data was collected using a web-based survey written in English and Spanish.  7,604 responses were received.  Everyone was asked general disaster and pandemic preparedness questions.  Some people identified as being at greater risk for one of the hazards...

fifth-grade teacher went before the notorious Loudon County school board on Tuesday night to denounce proposed transgender policies and other “equity” issues such as Critical Race Theory (CRT), and did something unexpected: she quit. The Loudon County, Virginia school board meetings have become notorious not because angry parents have shown up in droves to forcefully denounce the racially divisive and discriminatory CRT “equity” agenda. No, they’re not notorious because the school board cut off a public viewing area to spite parents. They’re notorious because the board is like that toddler who believes that if he juts out an arm, turns...

Yesterday, I contacted my representatives who probably don't care much for my opinions. Briefly, I pointed out the fact that it would be a waste of time and money to support an impeachment proceeding a few days before January 20th. Many politicians are cowardly and as a general rule when their staffers handle letters, calls and emails, they assume that each communication probably represents many more constituents with similar views.

Retail giant punished for banning Salvation Army, 'Merry Christmas' A traditional-values organization is urging consumers to stay away from Target stores on Thanksgiving weekend, a heavy shopping period, as it continues to lead a boycott of the retailer. The American Family Association is asking supporters not to shop at Target due to its continuing ban on Salvation Army bell ringers outside its stores and its shunning of the phrase "Merry Christmas" in-store promotions and advertising. The most recent boycott of Target began Oct. 7, and AFA says it's beginning to affect the retailer's bottom line. "According to USA Today, Target...