Resource Update: May 10, 2021


You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. Learn five simple steps that can enable you to save a life.

For additional information and online training opportunities, please click here: You Are the Help

Communities of Strength

May is Older Americans Month. And, FEMA will present a free webinar, “Communities of Strength,” to share their best practices, lessons learned and stories from the field including their COVID-19 response highlighting community strength.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET

To register, click here: Communities of Strength

5 Types of Phishing Attacks to Watch For

Phishing Comes In Many Forms, As Fraudsters Work Across Email And Other Communications Channels To Steal From Your Company. 

For additional information, click here: Phishing Attacks

CDC Updates Pandemic Travel Recommendations

CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated, because travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow CDC’s recommendations for unvaccinated people. Even if you are fully vaccinated, choose safer travel options to protect yourself, your loved ones, and others from COVID-19.

For additional information, click here: CDC Travel Recommendations 


Doug Hoy
SUSUMC Disaster Response Coordinator
drc@susumc.org

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