Friday Facts, October 7, 2011, Vol. 116

Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion part of the Iowa Department of Public Health produces of weekly newsletter about the Iowa WIC Program for the State of Iowa citizen.

Friday Facts, October 21, 2011, Vol. 117

Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion part of the Iowa Department of Public Health produces of weekly newsletter about the Iowa WIC Program for the State of Iowa citizen.

Iowa Department of Transportation Major Items - Preliminary Quantity Report, November 15, 2011; With Addendums

Weekly letting report.

Access Update, October 2011

Monthly newsletter for the Iowa Department of Public Health

ABD Promos, November 2011, Vol. 11, no. 11

Monthly newsletter produced by the Iowa Department of Commerce, Division of Alcoholic Beverages.

Girl Connection, October, 2011

A monthly newsletter for Iowa Commission on the Status of Women; Early On-Set of Puberty: More Important Than You Think

Secure and Prepared Newsletter, October 7, 2011, Vol. 7, no. 16

A bi-weekly newsletter for those involved in the fields of homeland security and/or emergency management

Secure and Prepared Newsletter, October 28, 2011, Vol. 7, no. 17

A bi-weekly newsletter for those involved in the fields of homeland security and/or emergency management

Fact Sheet: House and Building Fires, 2011

A fire can engulf a structure in a matter of minutes. Understanding the basic characteristics of fire and learning the proper safety practices can be the key to surviving a house or building fire.

Fact Sheet: Floods and Flash Floods, 2011

Mitigation pays. It includes any activities that prevent an emergency, reduce the chance of an emergency happening, or lessen the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies. Investing in mitigation steps now such as constructing barriers such as levees and purchasing flood insurance will help reduce the amount of structural damage to your home and financial loss from building and crop damage should a flood or flash flood occur.

Fact Sheet: Hazardous Martials Accidents, 2011

A hazardous materials accident can occur anywhere. Communities located near chemical manufacturing plants are particularly at risk. However, hazardous materials are transported on our roadways, railways and waterways daily, so any area is considered vulnerable to an accident.

Fact Sheet: Terrorism, 2011

Learn about the nature of terrorism. • Terrorists often choose targets that offer little danger to themselves and areas with relatively easy public access. • Foreign terrorists look for visible targets where they can avoid detection before or after an attack such as international airports, large cities, major international events, resorts, and high-profile landmarks. Learn about the different types of terrorist weapons including explosives, kidnappings, hijackings, arson, and shootings. Prepare to deal with a terrorist incident by adapting many of the same techniques used to prepare for other crises.

Fact Sheet: Severe Thunderstroms, 2011

Severe thunderstorms frequently visit Iowa year. Each year on average Iowa sees about 48 tornadoes, tens of flash flood events, hundreds of severe thunderstorms and thousands of non-severe thunderstorms. By definition, a severe thunderstorm must contain hail that is one inch in diameter or larger, straight line winds of 58 mph or stronger and/or a tornado. The National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings for severe thunderstorms.

Fact Sheet: Tornadoes, 2011

When a tornado is coming, you have only a short amount of time to make life-or-death decisions. Advance planning and quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado. Conduct tornado drills each tornado season. Designate an area in the home as a shelter, and practice having everyone in the family go there in response to a tornado threat. Discuss with family members the difference between a "tornado watch" and a "tornado warning." Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on tornadoes.

Fact Sheet: Winter Driving, 2011

The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving.