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MONTHLY HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2024 EDITION

MONTHLY

RECIPE

RICE BOWL BREAKFAST
WITH FRUIT AND NUTS
Makes: 2 servings

Are You Prepped for a Disaster? INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked brown rice
Disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes can strike with little or ½ cup nonfat milk
no warning. September is National Preparedness Month, making it a good time for you and your ½ tsp. cinnamon
household to make a plan if you need to evacuate your home or get trapped inside for days. The Federal 1 cup chopped fruit (e.g., apples,
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends discussing the following questions when creating
an emergency plan: bananas, raisins, berries and peaches)
2 Tbsp. chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts
• How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings? and almonds)
• What is my shelter plan?
• What is my evacuation route? PREPARATIONS
• What is my household communication plan? 1. Combine cooked rice, milk and
• Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit? cinnamon in a microwave-safe
You’ll also need to consider your household’s specific needs, make an emergency plan and practice it bowl. Microwave on high for 45
with your family members. These tips pertain to your home, but remember that emergencies can happen seconds. Stir and heat for another
anywhere. Visit FEMA’s website, Ready.gov, to learn more about preparing for emergencies at home, at 45-60 seconds or until the rice
work and on the road. mixture is heated.
Emergency Supply Kit Checklist 2. Divide the rice mixture between
two bowls. Top with fruit and nuts.
• Water Serve warm.
• Nonperishable food
• Flashlight 3. Refrigerate any leftovers within
• Whistle two hours.
• Dust mask
• Local maps NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
• Manual can opener (per serving)
• Battery-powered radio Total calories: 203
• First-aid kit Total fat: 5 g
• Pet supplies
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 31 mg
Don’t Forget About the 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Carbohydrate: 35 g
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) was launched nationwide in July 2022. Like dialing 911 Dietary fiber: 4 g
for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis can call or text 988 to connect with Saturated fat: 1 g
counselors who will listen, provide support and connect them to resources. Since 988’s launch, counselors Total sugars: 10 g
have answered over 10 million calls, texts and chats. Despite the volume, a new poll revealed that only 23%
of Americans are at least somewhat familiar with 988.
988 provides immediate and accessible care to anyone experiencing mental health-related distress,
including thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or other emotional struggles. It’s vital
to continue spreading the word about 988. People can also call if they are worried about a loved one Source: MyPlate
who may need immediate support.

Zywave, 2024.
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and should not be construed a medical purposes. © 2023 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

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