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Hands-Only CPR

It is the American Heart Association's belief that everyone should know how to perform CPR in an emergency. Immediate, effective CPR could more than double a victim's chance of survival. Those administering CPR should push on the chest at a rate of at least 100 beats per minute. The AHA says, push to the beat of "Stayin' Alive," and you could save a life. Watch the video below to learn more:

 

 

 

Winter Weather Forecasting

Jeff Johnson, warning coordination meteorologist at the Des Moines National Weather Service office, talks about winter weather forecasting.

 

 

 

National Preparedness Month

See how the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division family pledged to prepare in September!

 

Mark Schouten, HSEMD Administrator (When out and about)
John Benson, Legislative Liaison (Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse)
Stefanie Bond (Dash), HSEMD Public Information Officer (Pet preparedness)
John Halbrook, Exercise/Training Officer (Pet preparedness)