Are you ready for the swine flu?

As yet, no cases of the swine flu have been announced in Alabama. But, I thought it would be a good idea to share some resources so you can be prepared.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Swine Flu

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has links to more information on their home page

World Health Organization (WHO) Swine influenza

(WHO) Swine influenza FAQs

Documents of the Week: Department of Homeland Security

Are you prepared?

This week, our display will showcase items from the Department of Homeland Security:

• Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
• ICE: Integrity * Courage * Excellence
• The Redesigned Naturalization Test
• Know Before You Go
• A Performance Review of FEMA's Disaster Management Activities in Response to Hurricane Katrina
• Preparing Makes Sense. Get Ready Now.
• ICE Update
• Building a Secure Nation
• The Citizen's Almanac
• National Response Plan
• Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
  

The Census is Coming to You!

The 2010 Census is will be coming your way before you know it. At the very least, you will participate by completing a survey. It's also an excellent way to earn some extra money by being a Census Taker. You might be interested in assisting your community by forming or working with a Complete Count Committee.

Questions about the Census? Is it really private? How does the Census aid my community? Will they really knock on my door if I don't complete the first survey? FYI, your participation is required by law. (Read the How section.)

Latest & Greatest

We just added a few new Department of Defense items and one from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission that I thought you would find interesting.

• Mixed-Gender Basic Training: The U.S. Army Experience, 1973-2004
• Operation Urgent Fury: The Invasion of Grenada, October 1983
• Victory Starts Here: A 35-year History of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command
• DARPA - 50 Years Bridging the Gap
• Responding to War, Terrorism, and WMD Proliferation: History of DTRA, 1998-2008
• The Battle of An-Najaf
• Election Management Guidelines

These documents may be checked out for your reading or research pleasure.

Pineapple & Coffee

Dreaming of a trip to Hawai'i? Get ready by learning more about the food and agriculture produced on the islands. The Hawai'i Agriculture & Food Products Database includes vendors contact information along with websites.

Earth Day is April 22

Are you ready for Earth Day?

State Recovery Sites

From Recovery.gov, a map of state recovery sites.