August 2011 Newsletter

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August and September is the peak of hurricane season.  In this issue, we will cover Hurricane Preparedness and Back-to-School tips for parents.  

 

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August 2011 Newsletter
Hurricane Preparedness
Professional Life
Kid's Corner
Home & Small Business

Hurricane PreparednessFlorida Hurricane
 
Things you should know

       

Each year, an average of eleven tropical storms develops over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Many of these remain over the ocean and never impact the U.S. coastline. Six of these storms become hurricanes each year. In an average 3-year period, roughly five hurricanes strike the US coastline, killing approximately 50 to 100 people anywhere from Texas to Maine. Of these, two are typically "major" or "intense" hurricanes (a category 3 or higher storm)

 

One of the most important decisions you will have to make is "Should I Evacuate?"

 

If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. But unless you live in a coastal or low-lying area, an area that floods frequently, or in manufactured housing, it is unlikely that emergency managers will ask you to evacuate. That means that it is important for you and your family to HAVE A PLAN that makes you as safe as possible in your home.

 

Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe as possible. It also includes having the supplies on hand to weather the storm. The suggestions provided here are only guides. You should use common sense in your disaster prevention.

  • DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN - Your family's plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.
  • CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
  • SECURE YOUR HOME - There are things that you can do to make your home more secure and able to withstand stronger storms.
  • ONLINE VULNERABILITY INFO - There are web sites that can give you information about your communities vulnerability to specific hazards. These include hurricanes as well as other weather related hazards.
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 * Information source:  NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

 

To see other resources visit:

Allison Lawn's Resource Page:      www.AllisonLawn.com/resources

National Hurricane Center:             www.nhc.noaa.gov

NOAA's Downloads:                      www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/downloads.shtml  

 

 

Professional Life

 

 

Top 10 best excuses when you get caught

falling asleep on your desk:

 

 

10. "They told me at the blood bank this might happen."

9. "This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in that time management course you sent me to."                                                                                     '

8. "Whew! Guess I left the top off the White-Out. You probably got here just in time!"

7. "I wasn't sleeping! I was meditating on the mission statement and envisioning a new paradigm."

6. "I was testing my keyboard for drool resistance."

5. "I was doing a highly specific Yoga exercise to relieve work-related stress. Are you discriminatory toward people who practice Yoga?"

4. "Why did you interrupt me? I had almost figured out a solution to our biggest problem."

3. "The coffee machine is broken ... "

2. "Someone must've put decaf in the wrong pot... "

 

And the # 1 best thing to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk ...

1. " ... in Jesus' name. Amen."

- Dan Millman

 

Kid's Corner

Kid's Corner

 

       

Back-to-School Transitions: Tips for Parents

By Ted Feinberg, EdD, NCSP, & Katherine C. Cowan

National Association of School Psychologists

 

 

 

Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children's attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life.

 

The degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience.

 

To read this entire article - click here

 

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Sincerely,

 

Jeff Allison

 

Allison Lawn & Landscape Service, Inc.

 

Office:     (813) 435-3112

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