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The Marine Corps Protection Community, which includes the provost marshal office (PMO), law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency managers, works daily to protect and prepare the Marine Corps Community at large. Discover articles about training, exercises, and other events happening throughout the year at Marine Corps Installations worldwide.

MCIWEST installations reduce water consumption amidst drought conditions May 9, 2016 — In the midst of water shortages caused by a severe drought, Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) is working to conserve water by designing and implementing new technologies, auditing existing water-use systems, and changing end-user behaviors to reduce water waste. In FY15, Marine Corps bases and stations used about 6.6 billion gallons of water, with MCIWEST accounting for 2.2 billion of those – an appropriate 33 percent. MORE

DoD Embraces ‘America’s PrepareAthon!’ Planning With Military Readiness April 14, 2016 — Preparedness and military readiness go hand in hand in the Defense Department’s role to protect national security, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense integration and defense support of civil authorities said. MORE

MCIPAC Prepares for Typhoon Season April 8, 2016 — In preparation for typhoon season, Marine Corps Installations Pacific encourages the Marine Corps community on Okinawa to participate in America’s PrepareAthon. MORE

Camp Pendleton Fire Season Reminder April 5, 2016 — CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Camp Pendleton firefighters manage approximately 300 wild fires on base annually and fire season is just around the corner, so it is important for base residents to be prepared in case of an emergency. “Billions of dollars of property loss occur each year because of fire damage,” said Robert Johnson, Deputy Chief for Fire Prevention at Camp Pendleton’s Security & Emergency Services Station. “Injuries happen and lives can be lost during these fires so it’s important to be prepared. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” MORE

Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus: What to Know February 24, 2016 — The Centers for Disease Control is investigating 14 cases of Zika Virus possibly being transmitted by sex, including to pregnant women. Last week, the Marine Corps issued MARADMIN 083/16 that details precautions to take when returning from a Zika Virus affected area. MORE

For Travelers: Zika Virus Alert January 25, 2016 — If you are traveling to or returning from Central America, South America, the Caribbean, or Mexico, please be aware of the risk for exposure to Zika virus. The virus is a mosquito-borne illness that causes fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, and can lead to poor pregnancy outcomes. MORE

MCAS Yuma Partners With Community Stakeholders for National Preparedness Month October 1, 2015 — Marine Corps Air Station Yuma was one of eleven Marine Corps Installations to participate in the September 2015 National Preparedness Month (NPM). MCAS Yuma held five indirect and five direct informational activities to reach it 8,000-person population. MORE

MCB Camp Butler Calls on Host-Nation Communities for National Preparedness Month September 22, 2015 — Marine Corps Base Camp Butler in Okinawa, Japan, was one of four installations to go above and beyond for September 2015’s National Preparedness Month (NPM). MORE