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Taking care of yourself makes you more resilient and better prepared for disasters or unexpected emergencies. Here's a few daily self-care tips: 🚶‍♀️Take a 10 minute walk 🌳 Spend time in nature 😴 Sleep at least 7 hours 🍎eat a healthy snack, like fruit or nuts 💨 Do breathing exercises to destress We'd love to hear from you --- Share your self-care tips!!!

Protect your accounts and mobile devices. Use multi-factor authentication to login in. #CyberSecurity Learn more at: tinyurl.com/5ybk2u2b

Strokes happen suddenly. Knowing what to look for and acting quickly saves lives. Learn @American_Heart B.E. F.A.S.T. signs. IF you see any of them, call 911 right away! #StrokeMonth

❄ FREEZE WATCH TONIGHT thru TUESDAY MORNING! WHERE: Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Think outdoor hose! #BePrepared

Hurricane Preparedness is NOT ONLY for those who live near the Coast, but also for those who live inland. Hurricanes can cause severe weather in West Virginia like high winds, heavy rains, and potential flooding. #BePrepared! #NationalHurricanePreparednessWeek Learn more at: ready.wv.gov/article/nation…

Plant seeds of hope. Saves Lives. Give blood. Book your appointment today. Go to: rcblood.org/appt #giveblood #savelives

"Prepared you must be, emergencies you will have." - Take time today to prepare, plan and practice. #maythe4thbewithyou

Traveling this weekend? Know before you go! Download the WV211 App to get up to date road conditions, traffic closures, and other road travel information. facebook.com/share/r/1GyCLs…

West Virginia DEP provides additional details as cleanup of train derailment continues wvnews.com/news/wvnews/we… via @WVNews247

Opportunity for Health Prevention Screening for women. Bonnie's Busses to offer mammograms in Salem, Clendenin, Core and Charleston. See details in @WVNews article below. wvnews.com/wvumedicine/bo… via @WVNews247

🧡As we conclude celebrating #NationalVolunteerWeek, we want to recognize @NationalVOAD.🧡It is an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters in communities across the United States. Thank you to all the wonderful disaster volunteers!!! Learn more at: nvoad.org

❤️🐶As we continue to celebrate #NationalVolunteerWeek, we want to give a shout out to @AmericanHumane Society volunteers!! ❤️🐱We are so grateful to the volunteers who help to rescue stranded or injured animals during times of disaster. Learn more: americanhumane.org/what-we-do/res…

💊Got old medicines you need to get rid of? 💊 Do it this Saturday! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 2pm. It's FREE and Easy to do. Find a drop-off location near you by going to: dea.gov/takebackday #TakeBackDay

❤️As we continue to celebrate #NationalVolunteerWeek, we want to give a shout out 📣 to Habitat for Humanity volunteers!! ❤️ ️When a disaster strikes, the loss of a home can leave you at your most vulnerable. Habitat volunteers work to help rebuild communities, moving them from ruin to recovery. Learn more at: habitat.org/our-work/disas…

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY! Help West Virginians get back on their feet after a disaster. Learn the Essentials for Disaster Case Management. It’s a 2-Day Training course that equips volunteers, community responders and case managers with the tools they need to help individuals and families recover from disasters. WHERE: Wheeling, WV 24801 WHEN: May 18 & 19, 2026 (9:30 am to 4pm each day) REGISTER at: forms.office.com/r/qVb4eQS2E3 CONTACT: Lora Pierce at 304-436-2014 for questions

🎉As we continue to celebrate #NationalVolunteerWeek, we want to give a shout out to @TeamRubicon volunteers!! ❤️Team Rubicon is helping folks all over the country recover from disasters. When disaster strikes, these folks are ready! Learn more: teamrubiconusa.org

❄FROST & FREEZE WARNINGS in West Virginia! ❄ ⏰ When: Tonight and tomorrow morning. 🌺 🌿Protect your flowers, crops and vegetation. your flowers, crops and vegetation. 🌺 🌿

April Showers bring May flowers. BUT...it can also bring thunderstorms with lightening! Always seek shelter. #staysafe #ThunderstormSafety

Severe weather hazards can be life-threatening and cause property damage. Always be aware of your local weather alerts and take the proper steps to stay safe. #BeInformed #BePrepared