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“The best way to get a sense of what kinds of emergencies might present themselves in your community is by contacting local chapters of the American Red Cross or offices of emergency management in the region or state. Most large cities will have their own offices of emergency management.”

Quote by Irwin Redlener

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Irwin Redlener is a distinguished professor born on August 12, 1944. He has a deep academic background and extensive practical experience in the fields of public health and emergency medical response. more

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