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plan 1. Stay informed 2. Learn about basic injury and disease prevention 3. Look for the most current information on emergency preparedness 4. Create a family preparedness plan 5. Become familiar with the emergency plans of your community prepare store essential items Water Food Can Opener First Aid Kit Flashlight Radio Clothes Personal Care Items Important Documents Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes. These mosquitoes typically lay eggs in and near standing water in items such as buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and vases. Avoid the Bite! practice Practice and review your preparedness plan every six months You can help prevent the spread of Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases by preventing mosquito bites and breeding. For the most up-to-date information on Zika Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases in Alabama, visit www.adph.org/mosquito or call 1-800-252-1818. Plan. prepare. practice. http://www.adph.org www.potentialmagazine.com Summer 2016 | 7