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National Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, formally known as Recreational Water Illness & Injury Prevention Week, occurs during the week prior to Memorial Day in the United States. National Healthy and Sa...
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It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. They're the same thing—location determines which word...
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Infrastructure Week is a national week of education and advocacy that brings together American businesses, workers, elected leaders, and everyday citizens around one message: It’s #TimeToBuild. Leaders an...
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Keep Kids Alive; Drive 25mph Day is a day of action designed to make roadways safer for drivers, pedestrians, passengers, cyclists, and kids at play. Commit to practicing safe driving for the next 24 hour...
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Drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages one to 14. International Learn to Swim Day, created in 2012, aims to change that by encouraging every parent to...
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Medication Dependence Prevention Month raises awareness about preventing medication harm and finding community support. Currently, in Australia, more people are dying from prescription pain and sedative...
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Menstruation is a normal biological process wherein about 800 million women and girls menstruate on any given day. Yet, periods continue to be shrouded in taboos and myths, and women and girls are stigmat...
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If you've ever lost a pet, you know the stress and anguish you go through. Microchipping your pet is one way to help increase the chances that your pet is returned to you. Vets, rescue missions, and anima...
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls Honors Victims and Calls for Action National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls acknowledges and ra...
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Motorcycle Awareness Month is sponsored annually by MAC and The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) in the United States and Canada. Its purpose is to promote awareness and safety of motorcyclists on road...
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North America Occupational Safety & Health Week is the first whole week of May. Organized by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the Inte...
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Peace Officers Memorial Day is a national observance in the United States that pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or received an injury in the line of duty. It is obser...
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On May 10th each year, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) celebrates its National Police Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the FSM National Police and their efforts in maintaining law and order...
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National Police Week is a nationally recognized event in the US supported by presidential decree since 1962. "As a nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce our...
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Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day promotes one message: When you're done using your prescription drug, please get rid of it. Steve Pasierb, the president of Partnership for a Drug-Free America, st...
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Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) occurs in Oceania's nations and is sponsored annually by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities forum. It seeks...
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For National Public Works Week, many states, provinces, towns, and municipalities from across North America have come together to celebrate NPWW with official government proclamations and resolutions in h...
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There is a difference between a commercial breeder, which follows humane laws and treats animals respectfully in a clean and healthy environment, and puppy mills. Puppy mills are unregulated and warehouse...
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Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams (REACT) Month highlights the public service volunteers who monitor two-way emergency radio communications from motorists, boaters, hikers, and others in dist...
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World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day honors the birthday of Henry Dunant, May 8, 1828, in Geneva, Switzerland. He founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863 and was the first recipient of t...