Thursday, August 16, 2012
August 20, 2012. Legal Issues and Disasters: Things You Should Know FEMA Course MGT - 366
Main Contact
Mr. Don Willis
VDEM
donald.willis@vdem.virginia.gov
804-516-5778 office
VDEM
donald.willis@vdem.virginia.gov
804-516-5778 office
Contact for Course Provider
Where
VDOT District Office Building4975 Alliance Drive
Potomac Conference Room
Fairfax, VA 22030
Driving Directions
This course is a survey of selected legal issues that typically arise during emergencies. The goal of the course is to enhance the ability of state, territorial, tribal and local governments, emergency managers and planners, first responders, and VOADs to identify potential legal issues that can arise during a disaster so that necessary adjustments to planning, policies or procedures can be developed prior to a disaster. The instructor-led, 8-hour course is divided into five modules; planning, evacuation, shelters, out-of-state volunteers, and federal financial assistance & reimbursement. At the end of the course, participants will be able to identify the most common legal issues associated with these issues and understand general procedures to avoid the associated liability.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS IMPORTANT COURSE!!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Food Supply: The Sticker printed information
What the Sticker on Your Produce Actually Means
Price Look-Up codes (PLUs) are printed on the small stickers attached to fresh produce at the grocery store. These codes are used to make check-out and inventory control easier for the store. They also tell you key pieces of information about the produce, such as how it was grown.
- Conventionally grown food can be identified by a four-digit number, such as 4011 for bananas.
- Organic food is identified by a a five-digit number that begins with a nine, such as 94011 for bananas.
- Genetically modified food is indicated by a five-digit number that begins with an eight, such as 84805 for a vine ripe tomato.
PLU codes are created by an international body and can be searched online.
If the sticker also has the USDA organic seal, then you know it’s been certified by the government through the National Organic Program. To be certified, products must be inspected and meet the USDA regulations. Learn more about organic label.
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