Twenty minutes down a winding road outside the Amazonian town of Puyo a lone whipala on a hill waved in the warm forest air above the neighborhood known as Unión Base. A powerful symbol of unity, struggle, rights and resistance, the flag of Ecuador’s indigenous movement waved proudly above the headquarters of CONFENIAE, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon, in anticipation of the arrival of community representatives from all over the country.By foot, canoe, plane, and bus, indigenous leaders from the Amazon, the Andes, the Pacific Coast, and everywhere in between poured into the CONFENIAE headquarters for a summit of the national indigenous confederation CONAIE and its political wing, Pachakutik. Amazon Watch was there, too.
October 21 Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers.
October 31 Deadline for new Washington State voter registration (in person only).
This weekend, as you set your clocks to fall back, use it as a reminder to check your preparedness kit to make sure your emergency stockpile isn’t missing any items and that the food hasn’t expired. Take a few minutes to refresh your family’s plans as well and review it so that everybody in your plan remembers what they need to do and where to go in an emergency. Learn More >>
From the CDC Blog: Tips on Cleaning Mold After a Flood
Returning to your home after a flood is a big part of getting your life back to normal. But you may be facing a new challenge: mold. What can you do to get rid of it? How do you get the mold out of your home and stay safe at the same time? Learn how you can take steps to keep yourself and others protected while cleaning up mold after a flood. It can help protect your health, your home and your loved ones. Learn More >>
Disaster Preparedness for Family Caregivers Webinar
Family caregivers make an amazing commitment to be there for their families when times are tough. Caring for children, older adults and people with disabilities comes with a number of everyday challenges, but facing those challenges can be much harder when disaster strikes. Learn how family caregivers can plan to keep the people they care for safe and healthy when disasters strikes. Learn More >>
From the ASPR Blog: New Authority Gives State and Tribal Governments More Flexibility to Support a Better Disaster Health Response
When a disaster strikes, state, local, tribal and territorial governments may want all hands on deck to respond to the crisis. Now, a state governor, tribal leader, or their designees can ask the Secretary of Health and Human Services to authorize the temporary reassignment of state, tribal, and local personnel during a certain emergencies to help support a stronger health response. Learn More >>
Zika Basics: What You Need to Know
What is Zika and what do individuals, pregnant and potentially pregnant women, parents need to know about protecting themselves from Zika? Check out the top 5 things that you need to know to prevent infection, prevent spreading the disease, and prevent birth defects. Learn More >>
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