Weekly Preparedness Roundup: February 4, 2023
Here’s this week’s news stories, studies, etc. related to preparedness that contain potentially helpful information. The sources used here aren’t all the sources checked, but the other sites didn’t have new information. If there are other sources you think should be checked, please let me know what they are!
Fire scientists look at the increase in wildfire damage, why it’s happening, and what to do to help the situation.
Researchers from the University of Missouri discuss “getting ready for the next ‘big’ quake in Missouri’s New Madrid Seismic Zone”
Timothy Welch of the University of Auckland suggests changes to the way cities are built to create a “Sponge City” so that flooding and related issues can be mitigated in the future
Research at the University of Florida shows that a combination of silver nanoparticles and antibiotics can be effective in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Challenges in creating and implementing a more sustainable supply chain are discussed
The Red Cross warned that “the world is dangerously unprepared for the next crisis”
Research from the University of Oxford have developed a new blood test that can help with timely and appropriate treatment of people who have experienced a heart attack
Research shows that ultra-processed foods may contribute to cognitive decline
Sausage products have been recalled due to a Listeria risk
Researchers at the University of Buffalo found “‘concerning’ gaps in baby food regulations”
Conagra recalled canned meat and poultry because a packaging defect may lead to contamination
The FDA proposed structural changes aimed at better supporting a safe and healthy food supply
That’s it for this week! Please let me know what you think of the weekly format, the sources being used, and the information provided. To give feedback, email contact@llphp.org
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