Jun 1, 2013

          Emergency planning and preparedness is essential for all individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies. We encourage you to use the guides below as tools to increase your level of preparedness. BE READY! Winston-Salem Forsyth County Preparing Makes Sense – Booklet Preparing – Ready America Preparing Brochure...

Jul 22, 2011

The eighth annual National Preparedness Month will kickoff this September, using the slogan: “A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare.” The campaign seeks to transform awareness into action by encouraging all Americans to take the necessary steps to ensure that their homes, workplaces and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all...

Apr 11, 2011

Companies and businesses stand a much better chance of survival if they have planned for emergencies and disasters in advance. Having a plan in place and practicing for all types of emergencies helps support employees, customers, the community, the local economy and even the country. Preparing makes good business sense. Check below for a list of publications...

The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (www.ICISF.org) will hold a conference at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem on Nov. 10-13, 2010. See the brochures below for attendees, workshops offered, sponsors, a printable flyer, etc. for the conference. 2010 Novant ICISF Conference Flyer 2010 Novant ICISF Conference...

Jul 2, 2010

In an effort to promote September as National Preparedness Month, the Forsyth County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Citizen Corps Council teamed up with the local minor league baseball team, the Winston-Salem Warthogs, in August of 2008 to educate citizens about emergency and disaster preparedness. Activities began with emergency preparedness...

Jun 23, 2010

America’s businesses form the backbone of the nation’s economy. Roughly forty percent of businesses survive after suffering the impact of disasters. Companies and businesses stand a much better chance of survival if they have planned for emergencies and disasters in advance. Having a plan in place and practicing for all types of emergencies helps...