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In preparation for Hurricane Milton, President Biden this morning approved a pre-landfall emergency declaration for the State of Florida, and the Administration is taking extensive action to preposition federal personnel and assets before the storm makes landfall.
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Hurricane
#Milton
will cause catastrophic damage across FL. It’s URGENT to stay updated NOW:
-Follow your local
@NWS
office
-Download the FEMA app:
-Turn on emergency alerts:
As
#Milton
approaches, take immediate action. Life-threatening storm surge and flooding are expected. Stay informed, gather supplies, and be ready.
If local officials order evacuation, GO NOW. Your life—and the lives of your loved ones—are at risk.
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If a fire broke out at your workplace, would you know what to do? Fires and explosions account for dozens of workplace deaths each year and many more injuries.
Every second counts in an emergency. Use
@OSHA_DOL
's e-Tool to be prepared:
#FirePreventionWeek
Better communication, higher wages, greater efficiency, happier customers… labor-management partnerships are transforming workplaces across the country.
🎤 Tell us how one has made a difference for you:
If you’re in the path of Tropical Storm
#Milton
, stay informed and listen to your local officials for critical updates. Download the FEMA app for real-time alerts and safety tips:
More info:
The Department of Labor celebrates workers with disabilities and the value they add to America’s workplaces and economy. Explore studies on disability and employment from our Chief Evaluation Office:
#NDEAM
WATCH: In our newest “I Am DOL” video, Paralegal Specialist Rob Robinson in our Office the Solicitor shares what he finds most fulfilling about his work and why his agency’s mission is so important.
ICYMI: The
@BLS_gov
#JobsReport
for September showed continued low unemployment and job gains across a variety of industries. 📈 Here are some highlights.
We've approved up to $5 million in initial emergency grant funding to Florida to support disaster-relief jobs and training services in 31 counties to help respond to Hurricane Helene.
As with any accommodation, a request to bring a service animal to work should be considered on a case-by-case basis. Read
@JANatJAN
's new resource: "How to Request to Bring Your Service Animal to Work."
#NDEAM
The economy added 254,000 jobs in September, led by gains in food services and health care. Check out the highlights from the latest
@BLS_gov
#JobsReport
:
Thank you to
@JohnKeilman
for bringing attention to this important safety issue.
Learn more about lockout/tagout requirements and best practices from
@OSHA_DOL
at .
A machine lockout is designed to protect workers from equipment that starts unexpectedly. Among manufacturers, violations of that standard are the most common citations issued by OSHA inspectors.