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Locate nearby emergency shelters in your area in case of a storm or hurricane. 💨⛈️
✅ Listen to local authorities and follow evacuation instructions.
Find more recommendations here:
➡️ paho.org/en/topics/stor…
#HurricaneSeason2022
#ItOnlyTakesOneStorm https://t.co/ies2qh8yIM
🛎️ Current COVID-19 vaccines, which are based on the ancestral strain (or index virus) of SARS-CoV-2, continue to exhibit strong protection against severe disease and death across all virus variants seen to date.
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✅ Have an emergency kit ready.
Here's what should go inside:
-Prescribed medications
-Personal documents
-A first aid kit
-Canned & non-perishable food items
-A portable radio, hand lantern, & extra batteries
-70% alcohol-based gel solution 🧼& masks 😷
Don’t let viruses 🦠 and other germs get in the way of life's glorious moments.
Protect yourself & others ❤️.
#GetVaxxed as soon as possible. https://t.co/uUo1GUcezR
