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Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Is your emergency preparedness stockpile up to date?

As spring approaches, the American Public Health Association (APHA) wants to ensure that you and your loved ones are prepared for a possible public health emergency. With this in mind, APHA launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging Americans to make sure their emergency preparedness kits are stocked when the clocks change for daylight saving time.

When it’s time to change your clocks, remember to check your preparedness kit to make sure your emergency stockpile isn’t missing any items and that the food hasn’t expired. APHA’s Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks campaign is reminding people to refresh their emergency supplies before a disease outbreak or disaster occurs. If you haven’t created a stockpile yet, now is the time to create one!

Be sure that you have at least a three-day supply of bottled water, non-perishable foods and essential medications set aside for each member of your family. (And as always, don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke alarms!) As we eagerly prepare for the arrival of spring, make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for a public health emergency or disaster.