Graphic courtesy of NH Alerts.

Ahead of the storm hitting New Hampshire on Saturday, you can prepare: 

• Have food and water, medications, flashlights, chargers, and identification documents stocked and stored safely. There is a chance some communities lose power during the storm, and it may take a while for emergency crews to reach everyone.
• Sign up for alerts on the FEMA app, listen to local officials, and evacuate if asked to.
• Make sure you and your family have an emergency evacuation plan in place.
• Text, don’t call – in the event of severe damage, networks are busy. Texting leaves lines open for emergency personnel.

You can learn more about how you and your family can be prepared and stay safe here.

I continue to carry the lessons and values from my father, Malcolm, to this day.

My father was a fighter pilot during WWII and flew 63 missions in a P-47 Thunderbolt. In a dogfight during the Battle of the Bulge, he was shot down and spent the next six months in a German POW camp until being liberated by Allied Forces on V-E Day. 

It took me years to understand the deep impact my father’s experience had on his life and on my family. But it was through his stories that I came to understand the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of veterans and military families across our great nation.

Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we remember the thousands of American service members who are still missing and unaccounted for and recommit ourselves to never give up hope to bring them home.

I will always fight to lower costs for our seniors.

This week in the Energy and Commerce Committee, I spoke about the need for Congress to take action to expand access to generic drugs to help address current medication shortages and lower drug costs.

Generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescriptions in the U.S. – but too many barriers prevent patients and doctors from reliably accessing the medications they need.

I introduced bipartisan legislation to expand generic drug options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries and stop abuses of the patent system to bring safe, low-cost medications to patients. These bills will help to expand access and lower costs across the board, a win-win!

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation to address the root causes of drug shortages and ensure patients can access affordable, lifesaving care. 

You can learn more about these bills here.

Also, this week, the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force held a training on how to administer naloxone and to highlight the importance of this life-saving medication. 

Access to overdose-reversal medication can mean the difference between life and death for thousands of people across the country. Together, we can reduce the stigma around substance use disorder and improve access to treatment and recovery services to help save lives.

You can learn more about the Task Forces’ training and work here.

Don’t miss out – it’s the last day to enter my Summer Photo Contest and highlight your photography skills! You have until tonight, September 15, at 11:59 PM to submit up to three of your best pictures showcasing New Hampshire’s natural beauty! 

Photos should be taken outdoors of summer scenery in the Second District and can be submitted to [email protected]. Along with your submission, include your first and last name, city or town, your photo(s) location, and any other relevant information (check the rules below to make sure you don’t miss anything).

You can learn more about the contest and submission guidelines here.

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone celebrating in New Hampshire’s Second District! May your new year be filled with good health, happiness, and peace. 

L’Shanah Tovah!

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I hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Be bold, be brave, be kind.

Sincerely,

Annie