Natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Finding safe food after or during a disaster can be frightening for those managing food allergies. The good news is that adequate preparation allows you and your family to remain food allergy-safe while navigating a natural disaster. We’re exploring food allergy-focused disaster preparedness with FAACT’s Vice President of Public Health, Nicole Della Santina, MPH, who will ease your mind and nerves by educating us on preparing for disasters and the aftermath.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• FAACT's Disaster Resource Center
• Build a Kit (Emergency) available in twelve languages from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• FEMA - Individual Assistance Application and Information available in 28 languages
• Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Services
• United Way (211) - Find help with crisis and emergency, housing, food and healthcare

Podcasts:

• Food Allergy Life: Home Emergency Preparedness
• Food Allergy Life: How to Pack Emergency Go- and Stay-Bags

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition that can occur after a tick bite.” But how do you get AGS and tackle this condition? We’re exploring living with AGS with two change makers and AGS powerhouses, Candice Matthis and Debbie Nichols. They are the founders of Two Alpha-Gals and the new Alpha-Gal Foundation, which is committed to offering solutions. We’ll learn more about this growing community of support. This podcast is part 1 of a two-part series exploring life with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• Two Alpha-Gals - Website
• Alpha-Gals Basics Free Resource Guide - Free Download
• Alpha-Gal 101 Resource Guide - Weblink
• Alpha-Gal Foundation - Website
• In the Tall Grass Two Alpha-Gals - Podcast
• The Alpha-Gal Allergen Inclusion Act - Weblink

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We’re exploring how businesses and organizations address the challenges of keeping guests on special diets safe and included with Tracy Stuckrath, the Founder and President of thrive! meetings & events. Tracy has over 20 years of extensive event planning experience, is a sought-after speaker, and will help listeners peek into her world of solutions. She has 30 years of experience as an event planner, 14+ years performing her current work, and 21 years living with a dietary need.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• thrive! meetings and events - Website
• Eating at a Meeting Podcast - Website
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• Linkedin Eating at a Meeting Podcast
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