Press Release
codeReady Media Coverage from May 2 to June 30, 2007
Newspaper Articles: Hometown Pages, April 24, 2007. All people need to prepare for possible emergencies. http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=44&subsectionID=182&articleID=15966
Pioneer Press, May 2, 2007. Minnesota/ Site prepares for emergency. http://www.twincities.com/searchresults/ci_5804997?source=email
Pioneer Press, May 2, 2007. New state quiz tests your readiness for disaster. http://www.twincities.com/searchresults/ci_5800394?source=email
Star Tribune, May 3, 2007. Keep month of supplies on hand, state advises. http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1159529.html
St. Cloud Times, May 4, 2007. Campaign aims to prep you for disaster. http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070504/NEWS01/105040029/1009
Duluth News Tribune, May 4, 2007. ‘Code Ready’ helps people prepare for disasters. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=41308§ion=News
The Independent, May 8, 2007. State, local officials urge residents to prepare more for disasters. http://www.marshallindependent.com/News/articles.asp?articleID=12343
Daily News, May 8, 2007. codeReady will be efficient. http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2007/04/20/news/news02.txt
Monticello Times, May 9, 2007. MDH helps prepare for disasters. http://www.monticellotimes.com/articles/2007/05/09/news/crime_report/80crimecodeready5107.txt
St. James Plaindealer, May 16, 2007. Are you ready? http://www.stjamesnews.com/articles/2007/05/16/news/news1.txt
Southwest Newspapers, May 25, 2007. County Launches Emergency Website. http://www.victoriatownsquare.com/node/620/print
Star Tribune, June 17, 2007. Ready for that disaster? State wants you to be. http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1251718.html
Associated Press, June 18, 2007. Code Ready campaign urges Minnesotans to make survival kits. http://www.kxmb.com/News/135333.asp
The Bemidji Pioneer (Associated Press article), June 18, 2007. Ready campaign urges Minnesotans to make survival kits. http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:HIRk8tNedNMJ:www.bemidjipioneer.com/ap/index.cfm%3Fpage% 3Dview%26id%3DD8PR6BKG0+codeready&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=190&gl=us
The West Central Tribune (Associated Press article), June 18, 2007. Ready campaign urges Minnesotans to make survival kits. http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:AEj_KDit6U4J:www.wctrib.com/ap/index.cfm%3Fpage%3Dview%2 6id%3DD8PR6BKG0+codeready&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=194&gl=us
The Worthington Daily Globe (Associated Press article), June 18, 2007. Ready campaign urges Minnesotans to make survival kits. http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:lQeoOK6KpE4J:www.dglobe.com/ap/index.cfm%3Fpage%3Dview %26id%3DD8PR6BKG0+codeready&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=189&gl=us
Lake Elmo Leader, June 20, 2007. County drills to prepare for possible flu pandemic. http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:9e_QxnrzT4sJ:www.10minutelessons.com/+codeReady&hl=en&ct =clnk&cd=80&gl=us
The Wadena Pioneer Journal, June 21, 2007. Quietly planning for a pandemic. http://www.wadenapj.com/articles/index.cfm?id=7202
Web Articles: Hennepin County Health Department, May 2, 2007. New codeReady campaign helps Minnesotans prepare for emergencies. http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/portal/site/HCInternet/menuitem.f25c437125254e89710ece04b1466498/? vgnextoid=2afdadfef1e42110VgnVCM1000000f094689RCRD
Morrison County, May 3, 2007. Minnesota Goes ‘Code Ready.’ http://www.co.morrison.mn.us/article.aspx?Id=a4f25610-e532-4aaa-9787-2328fa3514b0
Minnesota Hospital Association, May 4, 2007. “Code Ready” campaign aims at improving emergency preparedness. http://www.mnhospitals.org/index/news-mhaindex-action/story.1571?pt=Current%20News
Minnesota Hospital Association. How ready are you? http://www.mnhospitals.org/index/pi-app/issue.81?view=detail
Post-Bulletin, May 7, 2007. Campaign aims to ready people for emergencies. http://postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=293122
Kanabec County Times Online, May 9, 2007. Finally, a plan everyone can put to action. http://www.moraminn.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=3&ArticleID=11676&TM=24451.27
Sentinel Online, May 10, 2007. CodeReady Asks: ‘Are You Prepared?’ http://fairmontsentinel.com/News/articles.asp?articleID=4795
National Governors Association, May 10, 2007. Minnesota campaign helps prepare for disasters. http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.9123e83a1f6786440ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=20f86db 46e572110VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD
Minnesota State University: Mankato, Campus Newsletter, May 16, 2007. Emergency Precautions. http://www.mnsu.edu/media/newsletter/#top
Redwood Gazette, May 18, 2007. Program teaching public to be Code Ready. http://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/articles/2007/05/18/news/news01.prt
Mille Lacs County Times, May 24, 2007. Ready for an emergency? http://www.co.crow-wing.mn.us/health/newsdetail134.html
Chanhassen Villager, May 25, 2007. County launches emergency Web site.
http://www.chanvillager.com/node/1178
Isanti County News, June 7, 2007. Residents encouraged to get ‘Code Ready’. http://isanticountynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1113&Itemid=1
The Pine Journal, June 6, 2007. CodeReady crew touts emergency preparedness http://www.cloquetmn.com/articles/index.cfm?id=10638
The Fergus Falls Daily Journal, June 8, 2007. Code Ready can help prepare for disasters. http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/jun/08/code-ready-can-help-prepare-disasters/
The Associated Press. June 19, 2007. ‘Code Ready’ urges Minnesotan to prepare for a major disaster.
Argus Leader, June 18, 2007. “Code Ready” urges Minnesotans to prepare for a major disaster. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MN_EMERGENCY_PREPAREDNESS_MNOL- ?SITE=SDSIO&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Winona Daily News, June 19, 2007. ‘Code Ready’ urges Minnesotans to prepare for a major disaster. http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2007/06/19/mn/00min19.txt
Post-Bulletin, June 20, 2007. ‘Code Ready’ campaign urges preparation for major disaster. http://postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=298099
Shadowbrook News, June 20, 2007. Create an emergency plan. http://shadowbrooknews.com/index.php?pageId=78799
Other Web Links: ASTHO: Public Health Preparedness: State News. May Newsletter. Minnesota Launches “Code Ready” Campaign. http://www.astho.org/newsletter/newsletters/9/display.php?u=Jmk9OSZwPTM0NiZzPTI3MjE%3D
Family of God Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Park MN. http://www.fogchurch.org/
Flu Wiki Forum, May 30, 2007. Foodstuff Inventory in the USA? http://www.newfluwiki2.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1287
Minnesota State Council on Disability: Code Ready Public Information Campaign http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?contentid=536914054&contenttype=EDITORIAL&hpage =true&agency=MSCOD
Minnesota Department of Education: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Pandemic Preparation http://education.state.mn.us/mde/About_MDE/News_Center/Avian_Influenza_Pandemic_Preparation/ind ex.html
Minnesota Department of Education: Educators: Pandemic Influenza Planning: Quick Questions and Answers (May 5, 2007). http://cfl.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Communications/documents/FAQ/031505.pdf
Minnesota Department of Transportation Employee News, May 9, 2007. State Campaign promotes emergency preparedness. http://www.newsline.dot.state.mn.us/archive/07/may/9.html#contents
Minnesota Hospitals Association: Emergency Preparedness http://www.mnhospitals.org/index/emergency1
Minnesota Legislative Reference Library: Government Information http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/links/minnesot.asp
Northfield Hospital: http://www.northfieldhospital.org/
Northwest Council of Collaboratives: Disaster Relief/ Preparedness: http://www.councilofcollaboratives.org/prairie/SafeSchools/ssfamilylinks.cfm
Pandemic Flu Leadership Blog: May 23, 2007. Why Care, Why Prepare? http://blog.pandemicflu.gov/?p=18
Pandemic Flu Leadership Blog: June 18, 2007. Prepping for your Pets and other Flu Stories. http://blog.pandemicflu.gov/?p=101
Ten Minute Lessons: Business: Practical Preparedness: http://www.10minutelessons.com/
The North Central Chapter of NACBA (National Association of Church Business Administration). Avian Flu Pandemic. http://www.nacbancc.org/AvianFlu.asp
Tualitin Valley Fire and Rescue (Oregon): Community Safety: Emergency Preparedness http://www.tvfr.com/CS/ep/index.html
University of Minnesota: Minnesota Emergency Readiness Education and Training: Resources http://www.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/meret/resources.html
County, Region, and City Web Sites featuring codeReady: Anoka County: http://www.anokacounty.us/ and http://www.anokacounty.us/v2_ready/index.aspx
Benton County: http://www.co.benton.mn.us/EmerMgmt/index.htm
Bloomington: http://ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/publheal/emerprep/emerprep.htm
Central Minnesota : EMS Region: http://www.co.stearns.mn.us/departments/ems/28.htm
Crow Wing: http://www.co.crow-wing.mn.us/health/newsdetail134.html
Dakota County: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HandlingEmergencies/Resources/default.htm
Elk River: http://www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7BA0EC74ED-DA15-4DD8- 8570-94844C98F417%7D&Design=PrintView
Fergus Falls: http://www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us/
Forest Lake: http://www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC=%7B51742042-696C-4A0E- 8BBC-F2C4B153DF51%7D&Design=PrintView
Hennepin County Library: http://www.hclib.org/pub/search/SubTopics.cfm?Topic=Health/Wellness&SubTopic=Hospitals%2FPhysici ans%20and%20Organizations
Lake County: http://www.co.lake.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={1C4A6346-3C62-4C53-AB70- AFCD71B36300}
Maplewood: http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={25B3CC31-83F9-41B6- 98F1-E8003D960F8D}&DE={6D9FE9D9-431A-4AC9-996E-9B1B5A6CC130}
Northwest Connections: http://www.councilofcollaboratives.org/prairie/
Olmstead County: http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/
Otter Tail County: http://www.co.otter-tail.mn.us/links.php
Ramsey County: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ph/ei/
Richfield: http://www.ci.richfield.mn.us/ and http://www.ci.richfield.mn.us/Police/SupportServDivision/HealthServices.htm
Roseville: http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/links.htm
Sherburne County: http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/pubhealth/default.htm
Spring Lake Park: http://www.ci.spring-lake-park.mn.us/SLPPD-PointsofInterest.shtml
Stearns: http://www.co.stearns.mn.us/4762.htm
Steele County: http://emergency.owatonna.info/
St. Peter: City of St. Peter Hot Sheet: http://www.ci.st-peter.mn.us/city/hotsheet.pdf
Tracy: http://www.tracymnweather.com/
Wadena County: http://www.co.wadena.mn.us/
Washington County: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/info_for_residents/public_health/emergency_management/
Personal Testimonies: “I attended a training last night for the Ramsey County Medical Reserve Corp on Individual and Family Preparedness. The trainer specifically covered codeReady and even walked the group through how to use the site - she talked about what a great resource it is and how easy it is to use. It was great to see the message getting out....” -Nancy Vanderburg, PH Preparedness Consultant.
“Great job on codeReady - excellent resource well beyond your state's boundaries,” Jeff Rubin, PhD, CEM(r), Emergency Manager, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue
“I was very pleased when I saw a codeReady billboard on Shepherd Rd on the way to my house!!!
Great location--it definitely gets lots of traffic heading out to the S, SW, SE suburbs. Not to mention the bikers and walkers along that path,” Nila J. Gouldin, MPH, African American/African Health Coordinator, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health
“Great location--it definitely gets lots of traffic heading out to the S, SW, SE suburbs. Not to mention the bikers and walkers along that path,” Nila J. Gouldin, MPH, African American/African Health Coordinator, Office of Minority and Multicultural Health
“Just think this is fantastic website. Well done. Easy to understand and organized too. Appreciate all the work and care that went into creating the "Code Ready" campaign and website. This information is so important! Thank you, thank you!” The Jasper Family of Edina
“You have one of the best sites I've found of all the gov sites and I am passing this along. Best regards, Chuck Fenwick, Dir Medical Corps”
“Just wanted to say how impressed I am with your site and the tremendous amount of thought and excellent information you have put into it. I am a Council officer in Glasgow, Scotland, and was formerly Training Manager Scotland for the British Red Cross and this is one of the best examples of public information and preparedness I have seen. I hope that none of it is ever needed but, if it is, you have served your people exceptionally well. Well Done!” -David E Crossley
“CodeReady is FABULOUS. Thought you might be interested to know of a few additional actions I've taken should they be helpful to others. 1. I've packaged all the documents together (the Custom Plan, etc.) in a bright red 3-ring binder and placed it in the kitchen cupboard closest to the garage door. 2. The first two pages in the binder are actions we would need to take to stay home (e.g., moving the emergency supply of food to the utility room) and actions to take to evacuate (e.g., moving the emergency food supply to the car). I'd be happy to e-mail you copies of these pages if you'd like to see them. 3. On the CodeReady bin, the emergency car kit and the food containers, I've pasted big signs reading: "Red handbook in 1st kitchen cupboard" to remind myself where to look for instructions and other information. 4. On my computer's calendar, I've put a note recurring every four months to remind me to replace one- third of the food and water -- so that perishable supplies will remain fresh. 5. I've also added to the calendar the dates on which various medications expire (both prescription and over-the-counter), with reminders to replace the ones in the CodeReady bin. Thanks for your good work on this.” -Dore Mead
“I think your site is excellent and easy for the public to use. Its recommendations are consistent with what we are teaching our municipal employees, ACS, CERT, Medical Reserve Corps, etc.” –Ed Harris, Management Analyst II and Emergency Planner, Solid Waste Management Program, Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
“Excellent idea. Gets people thinking, especially if all of the info isn't at their fingertips. Also points out the range of possibilities - localized storms or even in-home emergencies to larger scale events such as a disease outbreak. Thanks!” Teri Alberico, U of MN graduate student
Radio Articles or Interviews: Real Classic Rock, 106.5 http://www.kfmc.com/NewsDetail9.cfm?Id=19,5067
The Breeze, 93.5 http://www.935thebreeze.com/Home/tabid/272/dir/Detail/mod/856/eid/551/Default.aspx http://www.ko95.com/Home/LocalNews/tabid/334/dir/Detail/mod/860/eid/551/Default.aspx
St. Cloud Amateur Radio Club, W0SV http://www.w0sv.org/
KRWC 1360 AM Live on Air Interview – Spotlite Show June 6, 2007 10:05am http://www.krwc1360.com/eeo_public_file.htm
WCCO, 830AM – June 18, 2007. Code Ready campaign urges Minnesotans to make survival kits. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MN_CODE_READY_MNOL- ?SITE=WCCO&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
MPR, 91.1FM – June 18, 2007
SARA Radioham.org, June 18, 2007. MN launchs codeReady for preparedness. http://www.radioham.org/
Mankato News KTOE AM 1420. June 25, 2007. Code Ready campaign urges Minnesotans to make survival kits. http://www.ktoe.com/mankatonews.php?storyid=21522
Television: Fox 9 News at 5, May 2, 2007 (5:00 pm).
KARE 11 News at 6, May 2, 2007 (6:00 pm). Code Ready. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_links/links_article.aspx?storyid=252762
KSTP: ABC Show: 5 Eyewitness News at 6. May 2, 2007 (6:00 pm).
WCCO: CBS Show: WCCO 4 News 6PM. May 2, 2007 (6:00 pm).
WDAY: ABC Show: WDAY News at 5. May 3, 2007 (5:00 pm).
WDIO: ABC Show: Eyewitness News at 5. May 3, 2007 (5:00 pm).
WDIO: ABC Show: Eyewitness News at 6. May 3, 2007 (6:00 pm).
KBJR: NBC Show: News Center at 6. May 3, 2007 (6:00 pm).
KVLY: NBC Show: News 11 at 6. May 3, 2007 (6:00 pm).
KVRR: FOX Show: Fox News at 6. May 3, 2007 (6:00 pm).
WDAY: ABC Show: WDAY News at 6. May 3, 2007 (6:00pm).
KVRR: FOX Show: Fox News at 9. May 3, 2007 (9:00 pm).
WDAY: ABC Show: WDAY News at 10. May 3, 2007 (10:00 pm).
KBJR: NBC Show: News Center at 10. May 3, 2007 (10:00 pm).
WDIO: ABC Show: Eyewitness News at 10. May 3, 2007 (10:00 pm).
KBJR: NBC Show: News Center Today. May 4, 2007 (5:00 am).
WDIO: ABC Show: Good Morning Northland. May 4, 2007 (5:00 am).
KVLY: NBC Show: Valley Today. May 4, 2007 (6:00 am).
WDAY: ABC Show: First News. May 4, 2007 (6:00 am).
KBJR: NBC Show: News Center Today. May 4, 2007 (6:00 am).
WDIO: ABC Show: Good Morning Northland. May 4, 2007 (6:00 am).
KBJR: NBC Show: News Center at Noon. May 4, 2007 (12:00 pm).
KTTC: NBC Show: News Center at Five. May 4, 2007 (5:00 pm).
KTTC: NBC Show: News Center at Six. May 4, 2007 (6:00 pm).
KAAL: ABC Show: 6 News First at 10. May 4, 2007 (10:00 pm).
12KEYC Mankato, May 10, 2007. Program Teaches Disaster Preparedness. http://www.keyc.tv/article/view/121205/
WDAZ8 Devils Lake, Grand Forks. TV website link to codeReady. http://www.wdaz.com/links/?page=tv
KARE: NBC: News at 5, June 18, 2007. Preparing for a disaster. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=257837
ABC 6 News. June 18, 2007. “Code Ready” Urges Minnesotans to Prepare for Major Disaster. http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S94060.shtml?cat=10217
WCCO-TV, June 18, 2007. “Code Ready” Urges Minnesotans to Prepare for Major Disaster. http://wcco.com/minnesotawire/MN--EmergencyPrepared/resources_news_html
Media at codeReady Launches: Wednesday Twin Cities - KTCA TV, WCCO TV, KSTP TV, KMSP TV, KARE TV, Cable 12 , Star Tribune, MNN, WCCO AM
Thursday Duluth - WDIO TV, KBJR TV, KDAL Radio, Duluth News Tribune Moorhead - KBLY TV, WDAT TV, KVRR TV, Prairie Public Radio, Fargo Forum St. Cloud - KNSI Radio, St. Cloud Times
Friday Marshall - Marshal Independent Mankato - KEYC TV, KYSM Radio, Mankato Free Press Rochester - KAAL TV, KTTC TV, Rochester Post Bulletin