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Preparedness Briefings

Person emptying a bucket outdoors to remove standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs
Dengue

Preparedness Brief | October 5, 2026: Break the Mosquito Cycle

Charles Quarto

After rain, a ten-minute standing-water and bite-protection audit can interrupt mosquito breeding. Use this practical checklist to empty and scrub containers, protect stored water, repair screens, choose registered repellent, and recognize dengue warning signs.

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NOAA satellite view of Hurricanes Karina, Marie, and Lowell over the eastern Pacific on September 2, 2026
Air Quality

Preparedness Brief | September 7, 2026: Keep the Plan Steady

Get your household ready for hurricanes, heat, wildfire smoke and flooded roads with practical checks for alerts, evacuation routes, backup power and drinking water.

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