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FEMA’s Ready.gov website has some good information for managing power outages like many of us are experiencing after the storms, including guidance for those returning to homes--what to do during and after. Download the pdf: bit.ly/2XPlIeX ... See MoreSee Less

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The ARCH National Respite Network has released voluntary national guidelines, “Providing and Receiving Respite Care Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The guidelines aim to help providers, family caregivers, and people who receive respite services, give and receive respite care as safely as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access the guidelines and more resources from the ARCH online: bit.ly/3akaKD5 ... See MoreSee Less

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