#COVID19 has made all of us shift how we communicate with others. Here's a behind the scenes look at our team hosting a virtual media tour for National Preparedness Month to help people know why it's important to prepare for disasters. #DisastersDontWait ready.gov/september

Weekend's almost here! Follow these #SummerSafety tips while enjoying the great outdoors: 💦 Stay hydrated. Bring bug spray & sunscreen. 🏕️ Avoid camping by rivers or streams. 🌦️ Check the forecast before you go. ⚡ If you see a flash, dash inside! More:…

#DisastersDontWait! If wildfires are a high risk in your area, prepare now: 🔥 Have a to-go bag packed with emergency supplies. 🔥 Create a 30-foot zone around your home that is free of leaves & flammable materials. 🔥 Know multiple ways to evacuate. ow.ly/Jz9b50BmjOM

If wildfires are affecting your area, stay safe: ✅ Keep a close watch on your community’s warning system. ✅ Heed the instructions of local officials. Evacuate quickly if told to do so. ✅ Research several ways to leave the area. More: ready.gov/wildfires

If you have a chronic condition and wildfire smoke is in your area, stay safe: 🔥 Remain indoors. Stay in a room you can close off from outside air. 📱 Monitor air quality: airnow.gov. 🏃‍♂‍ Evacuate if you have trouble breathing. More: cdc.gov/air/wildfire-s…

This year, through our annual donations program, we're proud to donate $750,000 to diverse organizations working for better privacy, digital rights, greater competition in online markets, & access to information free from algorithmic bias. spreadprivacy.com/2020-duckduckg…

If you’re in the path of #Sally, now is the time to prepare your home for possible high winds and flooding: ✅ Clear out gutters ✅ Bring lightweight objects inside ✅ Take photos of important documents and keep them in a waterproof container More: ready.gov/hurricanes

#Denver, do you recognize this suspect? They’re believed to be involved in the Sept. 8, 2020 homicide on Auraria Campus. If you have any info, please call MetroDenverCrimeStoppers at 720-913-7867.

#StopHateForProfit demands FB stop the spread of hate & electoral misinformation on its platform before the US presidential election: stophateforprofit.org/demand-change Letting users opt-out of political ads "lacks meaningful & equal transparency" says Privacy International. privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/…

If you are using a generator due to #Sally, stay safe from CO poisoning: ✅ Keep it at least 15 feet away from the house ✅ Keep it dry and properly grounded ✅ Never plug the generator into a wall outlet or main electrical panel More tips on CDC: cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm

#BeReady for a power outage if a storm is forecast to affect your area: ⚡ Charge your devices 🔦 Gather flashlights & batteries 💡 Keep generators outside and at least 20 feet from the house 🛒 Stock up on emergency supplies to last you a few days More: ready.gov/power-outages

There's never been an elite counter-revolution like the one against Donald Trump. And there's never been a more effective tool for elites to manipulate information than the big tech platforms. Learn how they are deceiving voters and swaying an election: breitbart.com/tech/2020/09/2…

As you continue to clean up from Hurricane #Sally, contact your local emergency management officials to get information about sorting guidelines and pickup schedules. Florida: floridadisaster.org/info/ Alabama: 211connectsalabama.org

𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀: The National #SmallBusinessWeek virtual conference has started! In a few minutes, Jovita Carranza, SBA will announce the National Small Business Awards. Log in and tune in now: ⬇️

#TipTuesday 4 Things You Can Do to Help Kids Be Smartphone Safe #Thread ⬇️#BeInternetAwesome

#DisastersDontWait! Know how to be safe when cleaning up debris after a wildfire: 🔥Wet debris down to minimize breathing dust particles 🔥Use a respirator when cleaning up ash to limit exposure 🔥Avoid charred ash, smoldering debris & live embers More: ow.ly/cF8U50Bze8c

If you are cleaning up after recent flooding, stay safe: 🐍 Be aware that snakes or animals may be in your home ✅ Wear heavy work gloves & boots 💧 Avoid floodwaters that may be contaminated or contain dangerous debris #DisastersDontWait #Beta #Sally ow.ly/GtfX50Bzim0

#DisastersDontWait and wildfires especially happen with little warning. #BeReady: 🏡 Remove all flammable debris within 30 ft. of your home 🔨Follow local safety building codes 🚒 Connect with your local fire department More: ow.ly/Waoe50BAkfU

As you prepare for emergencies, plan for your specific needs: ✅ Include medication in your emergency kit ✅ Charge assistive devices & have extra batteries ✅ Research local accessible transportation options ✅ Update your emergency contacts #Delta ready.gov/myplan

Strong storms like #Delta might knock out your power. Be prepared: ✅ Keep your cell phone & laptop charged ✅ Gather flashlights & batteries ✅ Consider getting portable or solar powered USB chargers ✅ Turn refrigerators to the coldest setting More: ready.gov/power-outages