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  2-1-1 Community Connection
September 2009
  
   
 

Rick Porth

Message from Rick Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut 

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time when the Department of Homeland Security works to increase public awareness about emergency preparedness. This year, National Preparedness Month focuses on encouraging individuals, families and communities to get an Emergency Supply Kit; make a Family Emergency Plan; get informed about emergencies and their appropriate responses; and participate in emergency volunteer efforts. United Way 2-1-1 maintains up-to-date information on emergency preparedness resources. For information dial 2-1-1 or click here.
   
H1N1 Update

The State Department of Public Health is registering Connecticut physicians and other health care providers to receive the H1N1 vaccine as soon as the federal government makes it available. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) anticipates distributing the vaccine by mid-fall. Those at increased risk for serious illness include: pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency services personnel with direct patient contact, children 6 months through 4 years of age, and children 5 through 18 years of age with chronic medical conditions. The State has had more than 1,900 confirmed cases of H1N1 and 9 deaths. The 9 people who died had underlying medical conditions. Visit http://www.211ct.org for the latest H1N1 information.
 

   
Calls at a Glance
Public Assistance Programs

In FY 2009, 2-1-1 received over 22,600 requests for services for public assistance programs. These programs include SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, WIC (Women Infants and Children), Medicaid, State Aid for General Assistance and Temporary Aid for Needy Families. Over 4 in 10 public assistance requests for services were for SNAP benefits.

Click here for the stats in your community or local United Way area.


United Way 2-1-1 Online - Visits at a Glance

United Way 2-1-1's website www.211ct.org received over 530,000 visits in fiscal year 2009. The top pages viewed dealt with housing, SNAP, absentee ballots, Certified Nurse Aide Training programs and resources focused on hunger. Search www.211ct.org to find help or to give help.

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.
   

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