Mitigation Message Calendar for Social Media Region 6
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Month/ Topic
Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
January Financial Preparedness
Video
Save money and be prepared for an Emergency
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/videos/17 5460
Winter Storm
Video
When the Sky Turns Gray - Winter Storms
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=XVpGJ_Xl_ _w
Flood Insurance
Graphic
Protect the Life You Have Built
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/17 6558
Flood Insurance
Graphic
Cost of Flood Insurance vs. Flood Damage
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 2631
Carbon Monoxide
Video
CDC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=n7GIOzAB RHA
February
Earthquake Month
Graphic
Anchor your bookcases, cabinets, and dressers - talk with your local hardware professional
https://www.fema.gov/m edia-library- data/1420417719892- b9b41636569f3c41eea 88e70ddfae2e2/FEMA5 28.pdf
Flood Insurance
Graphic
Your homeowners insurance does not cover flood - find resources at www.floodsmart.gov
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 0974
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
Earthquake
Video
Secure decorations, light fixtures, secure heavy furniture to walls
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=YXxPTAhM GLI
Earthquake
Fact Sheet/ Graphic
Anchoring and bracing propane tanks and gas cylinders -
https://www.fema.gov/m edia-library- data/20130726-1627- 20490- 9242/how2009_anchor_ tanks_cylinders.pdf
Earthquake
Fact Sheet/ Graphic
Using flexible connections on gas and water lines to prevent breakage in the case of shaking
https://www.fema.gov/m edia-library- data/20130726-1627- 20490- 7131/how2014_flex_co nnections.pdf
March
Flood Safety: Insurance and Mitigation
Graphic
Just 1 in of water can cause $25,000 of damage to your home
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 7510
Hurricane Season Begins
Video
Take steps to prevent damage from flooding
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=NykjdRaYL xg&list=PLR7GhNEQT6 T_OSolvmazDGAGT3J cYlKO0&index=4
Flood Safety: Insurance and Mitigation
Video
When the Waves Swell
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=STiMKEYZ 3Q4
Turn Around Don't Drown - Public Service Announcement
Video
Turn Around Don’t Drown
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=eI6mIlHKrV Y
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
Flood Safety: Insurance and Mitigation
Graphic
It takes 30 days for #flood insurance to go into effect, but rain can become a flood faster than you can watch a movie. Visit FloodSmart.gov and learn how to protect the life you’ve built. #FloodSmart
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 6216
April Hail
Video
Protect Your Home from Hail
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=o_yIlMl- ehI&list=PLR7GhNEQT 6T- kHEJ5pTuk9t5Temtw0 K8j&index=2
Hurricane Preparedness
Video
Hurricane Straps, get ready now
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=JbGCxFN7 nfM
Flood Awareness
Graphic
98% of US counties have flooded
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/17 1509
Wildfire and Flooding
Graphic
Flood After Fire
https://www.fema.gov/m edia-library- data/1512502671615- fd00997ad96af5de6d2d c466db99ea47/FloodAft erFire_120417- UPDATE-ENGLISH- 508.pdf
Lightning
Video
Protect Your Home from Lightning
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=FSL53ZDQ xy0
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
Tornado
Video
Tornado Safe Room Options
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=8B2Q8mtO UqY
May
Hurricane Season Approaches Graphic
Contact your homeowner’s insurance agent about purchasing a flood insurance policy. Flood insurance policies can take up to 30 days to go into effect and most homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage.
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 0974
Flood Safety Awareness Week
Graphic
Check Your Insurance to Ensure You Have Enough Coverage
https://www.fema.gov/m edia‐ library/assets/images/136 838
Building Sciences Month Graphic
Make sure your home is in good repair and meets local hurricane building codes.
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 8177
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National Hurricane Prep Week
Graphic
Take time to document: Take pictures and video and keep a record of your most valuable belongings. In the event of flooding, this documentation will help you file a claim and recover more quickly.
https://www.fema.gov/el /media- library/assets/images/16 1468
May is Building Safety Month
Graphic
Building codes save lives and protect property
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 6010
June Hurricane Season Begins
Graphic
Just one inch of water in a home can cost more than $25,000 in damage - Visit www.floodsmart.gov to learn more
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 7510
Flood Safety: Insurance and Mitigation
Graphic
Nobody ever thinks it's going to be their house
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 6260
Building Sciences Month
Video
Retrofit building with load- path connectors to strengthen the structural frames
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=JbGCxFN7 nfM
Hurricane Season Begins
Graphic
Flood Insurance is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of flood damage. Check your coverage.
https://www.fema.gov/m edia‐ library/assets/images/160 220
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
July
Hurricane Season Begins
Video
Remove damaged trees and limbs, secure and reinforce the roof, and remove debris from gutters to prevent water damage.
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=ho1Y7sHm h-A
Fire Mitigation
Graphic
Fires can start when you least expect it.
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 9192
Flood Safety
Graphic
Never drive through flooded roads. Almost half of flood deaths happen in vehicles
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 0214
Flood Smart
Video
Learn what you can do now to ensure your home is flood smart in 5 do it yourself steps
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=Qx8xJ4pRP J8
Mitigation Saves Money
Graphic
Investing in Mitigation NOW saves money in the future!
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 5992
August Hurricane Preparedness
Video
Hurricane Watch/Hurricane Warning Safety Messages
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=IpeeKvdGS z4
Business Resilience
Graphic
Make Your Business Resilient Infographic
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 6921
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
Flood Insurance
Graphic
As flood waters rise so do your costs
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 7512
Flood Awareness
Graphic
Rain Can Become a Flood Faster than You Can Watch a Movie
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 7519
September
Flood Awareness
Graphic
3 Fast Flood Facts - Heavy Rain can bring dangerous flash flooding; 6 in of moving water can know a person down; 2ft of water can sweep a vehicle away
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 0068
Turn Around Don't Drown
Graphic
Turn Around Don’t Drown
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 2636
Hurricane Preparedness
Graphic
Know Your Hurricane Risk; Check with local officials to understand Your Risk
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 8160
Flood Insurance
Graphic
Prepare for Floods Now - Have a Plan, Build a Kit, Review Property & Flood Insurance Coverage
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 3281
October Earthquake
Video
Earthquake Mitigation Saves Lives
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=t2- Lq1rKkVE
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
Flood
Graphic
Flood Insurance is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of flood
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 2630
Earthquake
Video
Earthquake: Protect Your Contents, Secure Your Space
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=MGqfvhtbm OQ&list=PLR7GhNEQT 6T_lJUKX- UpSQPMloBmxKMKQ
Wildfire
Graphic
Wildfire Tips
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 4727
Wildfire
Video
Wildfire Protection for Your Home
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=gtXy0RkEO CI
November Flood Warning vs. Flood Watch
Graphic
Flood Warning vs. Flood Watch
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 5258
Fire
Video
When the Fire Starts
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=tWhTdfHQ Wqs
Flood
Graphic
Six Inches of water is enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Turn around, don't drown.
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/16 0223
Flood
Graphic
Steer Clear of Flooded Roads
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 0272
Mitigation Message Calendar for Social Media Region 6
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Month/Topic Graphic/ Video Message Graphic/Video Link Example Image
Flood
Video
When the Clouds Form
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=LmCnXWN 0Dwc
December Flood/Fire
Graphic
Keep Your Gutter Clear of Debris
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/11 3741
Financial
Video
Financial Preparedness is Part of a Total Preparedness Plan
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=0zzw6FSU MyA
Earthquake
Video
How to Secure Hanging Artwork for an Earthquake
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=YXxPTAhM GLI
Financial
Graphic
Save Today. Secure Tomorrow. Unlock Your Financial Future.
https://www.fema.gov/m edia- library/assets/images/17 8353
Tornado
Video
When the Storm Comes - Tornado
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=GsjUfdaW6 7k