Disasters Don't Plan Ahead. You Can.

Since its inception in 2004, National Preparedness Month is observed each September. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security, National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. FEMA's public education outreach Ready Campaign offers resources to help the general public prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters, widespread serious illness, and more.  Check out these helpful links:

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 
https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team 
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced.

Preparedness Planning for Businesses
https://www.ready.gov/business 
Ready Business will assist businesses in developing a preparedness program by providing tools to create a plan that addresses the impact of many hazards. This website and its tools utilize an “all hazards approach” and follows the program elements within National Fire Protection Association 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. NFPA 1600 is an American National Standard and has been adopted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Make a Plan for Your Family
The www.ready.gov website has great tips for families, too! 

SCHEDULING

*NEW* CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK!

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. (CMCI), the largest healthcare organization in northwest Kansas - an 87-bed general medical and surgical hospital located in Colby - is accepting applications for a full-time Radiologic Technologist. CT or MR experience is preferred, but willing to train the right person. For more information, please contact the radiology department at (785) 460-1250. Resumes can be submitted to Amanda Lange at alange@cmciks.com. CMCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Comanche County Hospital, a 12-bed Critical Access Hospital located in the south central Kansas town of Coldwater, is accepting applications for a full-time Radiologic Technologist. For more information, or to apply, please contact CEO Nancy Zimmerman at nzimmerman@comanchech.com.

Click here for a full listing of opportunities or visit www.plainsradiology.com/careers.aspx