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Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About FEMA: FEMA History 
 Official page from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the history of the agency, which was created by a 1979 executive order to merge the disaster-related responsibilities of several other agencies: the Federal Insurance Administration, the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration, the National Weather Service Community Preparedness Program, the Federal Preparedness Agency, and the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration. It became part of the Department of Homeland Security in March 2003. http://www.fema.gov/about/history.shtm Topics: Government, Government, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, News, Science, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 20, 2005 Alabama Homeland Security
Information and news about the resources available for disaster relief in Alabama. Includes information about aviation threat levels, volunteer training and recruitment, and links to terrorism awareness and prevention topics. Http://www.homelandsecurity.alabama.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2006 American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
The AIC is the "national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations." The site lists conservation specialties, gives instructions on how to care for different types of materials, and offers tips for disaster recovery. The sections about becoming a conservator and selecting a conservator are especially in depth. There are helpful links to some museum, preservation, and disaster recovery Web sites. http://www.conservation-us.org/ Topics: Home & Housing, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Museums, Science, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 9, 2009 American Red Cross
"Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization." Its website contains news, press releases, FAQs, and information on disaster preparedness, post-disaster dangers, giving blood, services for military members and families, and more. http://www.redcross.org/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Architects Without Borders
The site of an international coalition of volunteers who are "committed to helping communities develop self-directed sustainable recovery and reconstruction programs" after economic crises, natural disasters, and human conflicts. The site provides postings on current activities (such as for Asian tsunami relief) and links to related organizations. Some resources are restricted to members. http://www.awb.iohome.net Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Science, Science Last updated Sep 3, 2007 Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?
This insurance industry organization was formed to provide "information on the insurance industry's response [to hurricanes], supplying claim filing tips and maintain a dialogue with the public through an active consumer outreach program." Includes insurance advice for Hurricane Katrina damage recovery, a brochure about settling insurance claims after a disaster, a list of toll-free phone numbers of insurance companies, and related information. Some material also available in Spanish. http://www.iii.org/prepare/home/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
This guide "provides a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness by walking the reader through how to get informed about local emergency plans, how to identify hazards that affect their local area, and how to develop and maintain an emergency communications plan and disaster supplies kit. Other topics covered include evacuation, emergency public shelters, animals in disaster, and information specific to people with disabilities." From the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Military, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 1, 2005 Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions
This PDF document from September 2005 "is designed to help archives, arts centers, libraries, museums, historical societies, and historic sites find resources" for "developing disaster plans, providing staff training, and protecting their collections." The report "includes ... information for 15 federal grant and loan programs and covers sources of federal assistance for preparedness, mitigation, and response, ... [and] recovery." Also provides information about sample projects. From the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). http://www.arts.gov/pub/DisasterRecovery.pdf Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship, Science Last updated Nov 9, 2005 Can Animals Predict Disaster?
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nature program "explores a variety of science-based explanations for unusual animal behavior observed prior to natural disasters." The website features eyewitness accounts of unusual animal behavior, essays and video clips on infrasound ("any sound pitched below 20 hertz to as low as 2 hertz") scientist views, and a list of related websites and reading. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/can-animals-predict-disaster/introduction/130/ Topics: Animals, Environment Last updated Jan 3, 2009 Creating a Safe Room in Your Home
Discussion about creating a so-called "safe" or "panic" room. Homeowners can use such rooms to protect themselves from intruders or from major storms. Topics include location of the room, access, communication when in the room, and secure doors. The article notes that windowless bathrooms and closets usually make the best safe rooms. From Bankrate, a site that provides financial interest rate information and stories about personal finance. http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/home-improvement/saferoom1.asp Topics: Home & Housing Last updated Feb 28, 2006 Digital Television Transition and Public Safety
Overview of federal programs authorized by the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005, such as NYC 9/11 Digital Transition, national alert and tsunami warning programs, and the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program. Provides background about the act and digital TV transition (occurring in 2009), press releases, and related links. From the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce. http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/dtv/ Topics: National Security, Television Last updated Feb 11, 2009 Disaster Central
"This site is devoted to providing timely, quality digital resources in the fields of emergency management, risk management, and homeland security." Includes links to articles about the performance of disaster-related government agencies and about approaches to emergency preparedness. Provided by a disaster management consultant. http://www.disaster-central.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, National Security, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Disaster News Network (DNN)
"A news service that tells the story of disaster response and suggests appropriate ways the public can help survivors." Find articles on topics such as effective giving, disaster preparedness, and public violence; a list of volunteer opportunities; and related links. From the Village Life Company, founded "to create content for social justice-related Websites and assist other non-profit and religious organizations to effectively use the Internet." http://www.disasternews.net/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Disaster Preparedness Resources
Tips to ensure that your pets and livestock are safe in the event of an emergency or disaster. Includes tips for evacuation in a major disaster and a supply checklist for pets, and information about preparing for daily emergencies. Also includes a video clip and links to related sites. From The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/ Topics: Animals, Home & Housing, Pets, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 9, 2008 DisasterHelp
This site from the U.S. government provides "information and services relating to ... disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation." Topics include hurricanes and other natural disasters, terrorism, disease, and power outages. http://www.disasterhelp.gov Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Disasters & Emergencies: Hurricanes
Information about emergency medical shelters, volunteer opportunities for health care professionals, and other services provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Also find links to tips about hurricane preparedness. http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 The Earthquake Preparedness Handbook
A resource to help those living in earthquake country become a little more ready and prepared, although it can be valuable for any disaster. It includes what to do during a quake, family and home planning, first aid kits for both home and office, useful supplies and equipment, safe drinking water, portable auto survival kit, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and food supplies, and cooking. Additionally, information is provided for how to shut off utilities, secure heavy furnishings and hot water heaters, help children and adults cope with disaster, emergency communications, and more. From the Los Angeles City Fire Department. http://www.lafd.org/eqindex.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, Home & Housing, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science Last updated Apr 30, 2002 Emergency Alert System (EAS)
"A national public warning system that requires broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) providers and, ... direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers to provide the communications capability to the President to address the American public during a National emergency." The site provides handbooks for radio, television, and cable services; rules and regulations; and links to state and local plans. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/eas/ Topics: Home & Housing, Military, Science, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods
Health and safety guidelines and precautions related to flood readiness and recovery. Fact sheets cover food safety and water quality, sanitation and hygiene, reentering a flooded home, cleaning up after a flood, mold, electrical hazards, worker safety, and related topics. Some information available in other languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Hurricanes
Find hurricane-related health and safety information, as well as information specific to current hurricanes. Includes fact sheets on topics such as hurricane readiness, hurricane recovery, protecting pets, electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, re-entering a flooded home, contaminated water, and protecting yourself from mold. Offers links to information for cleanup workers and health professionals. Some material available in several languages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Emergency Preparedness and Individuals With Disabilities
This website "contains basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems ... for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers." Provides links to related resources, information about relevant legal obligations, and descriptions of specific types of planned and natural disasters. From the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/asp/emergencyprep.asp Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Federal Emergency Management Agency: FEMA for Kids
Through stories, games, quizzes, and colorful characters, FEMA offers this searchable site to teach children about disaster preparation and damage prevention. Parent and teacher resources include lesson plans, Web sites, and publications concentrating on school safety, terrorist attacks, fire prevention, earthquake-preparedness, and other emergencies. Some items are available in Spanish. http://www.fema.gov/kids/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Lesson Plans, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 FEMA Storm Watch
Links to national weather prediction sites that include advisories, watches, and warnings for hurricanes, tornados, floods, droughts, and other hazardous weather. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/nhp/stormwatch.shtm#0 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2006 FEMA Warns Disaster Victims To Be Careful When Seeking Contractors For Repairs
"Returning to a storm-damaged home is bad enough, but don't be a victim twice when seeking contractor services to rebuild." Advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on hiring building contractors after a disaster. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=5035 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Science Last updated Sep 12, 2005 FEMA.gov: Federal Emergency Management Agency
This government agency has current disaster news, storm watches, disaster assistance, mitigation, preparedness, flood insurance, and photographs and video clips of disasters. The library has a "Response and Recovery" section, information on animals in emergencies, and disaster summary maps. "FEMA for Kids" includes the causes of natural disasters, games, and stories from children who have been through disasters. Some items available in Spanish. http://www.fema.gov/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 FEMA: Emergency Managers and Personnel
Government documents and details about programs for emergency managers. Includes recent and archived situation reports, links to government programs, and best practices. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ Topics: Science Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Financial Planning: A Guide for Disaster Preparedness
Covers insurance, paying for a mitigation project, safeguarding important documents, estate planning, and more. Prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the American Red Cross, and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/FinRecovery/FinPlan/ Topics: Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Investing, Science Last updated Jun 20, 2009 FloodSmart.gov: An Official Site of the National Flood Insurance Program
This website helps property owners "learn the basics about how to stay financially secure if a flood damages your property." Features a database that provides the likelihood of flood damage at a specific address, a tool for estimating premiums, a description of damage for different amounts of flooding, facts and statistics, articles, links to flood insurance agents, and related material. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.floodsmart.gov Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Water Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Food Safety Information for Hurricanes, Power Outages, & Floods
Collection of publications on consumer and industry food safety during hurricanes, flooding, and power outages. Consumer material addresses what to do before, during, and after these events, and industry publications provide guidance for restaurants, grocers, and transporters of food products. From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/Emergencies/FloodsHurricanesPowerOutages/default.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Geographic Information Systems
Geographic information systems (GIS) are computer systems "capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information." This site describes GIS technology, functions, and uses, such as calculating emergency response times during a natural disaster, or finding wetlands that need protection from pollution. From the United States Geological Survey (USGS). http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/gis_poster/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Science, Science Last updated Dec 4, 2003 Getting Ready
"This handy guide is meant to encourage you to take the steps necessary to be ready" for a natural disaster, such as stocking up on water and food, having an evacuation plan, and what to carry in your car. Also includes considerations for disaster preparedness at work and for school emergencies. From the office of Senator Barbara Boxer. http://boxer.senate.gov/gettingready.cfm Topics: Home & Housing Last updated Nov 1, 2005 Grist Magazine: Storm Front and Center
Collection of stories on environmental aspects of Hurricane Katrina. Topics include journalists' coverage of connections between climate change and the hurricane, opinions about global warming and hurricanes, planning for disasters, environmental justice concerns, the area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana (known as "Cancer Alley") that is "home to more than 140 oil refineries and chemical plants," and more. http://www.grist.org/article/katrina3/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2009 A Guide for Establishing a Local Assistance Center
This 2003 document presents guidelines for setting up a local assistance center (LAC) to provide "a single facility at which individuals, families and business can access available disaster assistance programs and services." Discusses participation (by local, state, and federal agencies), operating roles and responsibilities, management, planning and operations, logistics (including site selection), and more. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the California Governors Office of Emergency Services (OES). http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf/PDF/A%20Guide%20for%20Establishing%20a%20Local%20Assistance%20Center/$file/LACguide.pdf Topics: Government, Science Last updated Jun 13, 2006 Home Inventory Guide
"Listing all your possessions in the event of a fire, an earthquake or burglary can be difficult." This guide provides a template and describes how to create a home inventory, including documenting articles of personal property in your residence (with serial numbers for electronic items and photos and videos), storing the inventory, and updating the inventory. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the California Department of Insurance. http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0060-information-guides/0040-residential/upload/Home-Inventory-Guide.pdf Topics: Home & Housing Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Homeland Security: Preparedness & Response
"In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort." This site provides information about activities and programs, committees and working groups, laws and regulations, grants, training and technical assistance, publications, and local resources. http://www.dhs.gov/files/prepresprecovery.shtm Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana.gov
"The State Of Louisiana's official website for dissemination of information concerning hurricane Katrina. This website has been established to provide the latest information and resources regarding relief and assistance provided by the state government for citizens impacted by Hurricane Katrina." Includes links to information about education, missing people, shelter and housing, animals and pets, financial assistance, road closures, and more. http://katrina.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science Last updated Sep 15, 2005 Hurricane Preparedness
Information for the public about hurricanes. The site features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (from Category 1 to Category 5), the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. In English and Spanish. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Hurricane Recovery & Relief Information
A list of links to information about Hurricane Katrina, with a focus on Louisiana State University (LSU) students and faculty. Includes updates on shelter, emergency agencies, blood centers, places to donate to and volunteer at, mental health, and animal rescue and care. From the Louisiana State University Office of Public Affairs. http://www.lsu.edu/pa/mediacenter/nr/20050831_3p.htm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Hurricanes: Links to Health Information Including Toxicology and Environmental Health
Dozens of links to high-quality information about hazardous materials, environmental cleanup and recovery, pests, drinking water, food safety, mold, farming and agriculture, animal rescue, and specific chemicals. Some information also available in Spanish. From the Specialized Information Services Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/hurricane.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Apr 17, 2006 Institute of Urban & Regional Development (IURD)
IURD "serves faculty and students of the University of California, Berkeley, conducting research into processes of urban and regional growth and decline, and effects of governing policies on the patterns and processes of development." The site provides information on current research in areas such as sustainable growth, urbanization, transportation alternatives, and disaster preparedness. Also includes annual report, newsletter, publication list, and related links. http://iurd.berkeley.edu/ Topics: California: Education, Communities & Groups, Government, Government, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Science, Science, Social Science Last updated Nov 10, 2009 InterAction: American Council for Voluntary International Action
A coalition of over 160 relief, development, environmental, and refugee agencies working in over 100 countries. The site includes a membership directory, sustainable development information, disaster response news and reports, advocacy reports and legislative news, refugee information by country, and reports and issues about gender equity in InterAction organization members. Searchable. http://interaction.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Environment, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Poverty, Science, Science Last updated Aug 23, 2002 Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Information for Louisianans about dangers such as biological hazards, drought, fire, flooding, hurricanes, excessive heat, terrorism, winter weather, and related topics. Includes fact sheets, information about evacuation routes, links to related sites, and news (on topics such as Hurricane Katrina in August 2005). Also includes information about the emergency plans and operation of this office, with links to parish contacts. http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 MedlinePlus: Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Provides links to overviews of family and citizen emergency preparedness, coping information, law and policy, and pages for emergency management for children and seniors. Also available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Energy, Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, Senior Health, Technology, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 3, 2006 Military Sealift Command (MSC)
"The Military Sealift Command is the transportation provider for the Department of Defense with the responsibility of providing strategic sealift and ocean transportation for all military forces overseas." The site provides an overview of MSC operations, images and information about ships, fact sheets, and information about specific missions, such as the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort, which was called into service to support FEMA in its Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts. From the U.S. Navy. http://www.msc.navy.mil Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military, Science, Transportation Last updated Sep 6, 2005 National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS)
Use this service, which is "activated only during a Presidentially declared disaster or emergency where people are displaced," to register yourself or to locate friends or family displaced by a disaster. The site notes that you may not locate someone because registration is voluntary and messages may be shared with only seven individuals. Also provides telephone contact information. In English and Spanish. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). https://asd.fema.gov/inter/nefrls/home.htm Topics: National Security Last updated Sep 8, 2008 National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
"NVOAD coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. ... Once disasters occur, NVOAD or an affiliated state VOAD encourages members and other voluntary agencies to convene on site." The site includes news about current efforts, archived news back to 2001, a lengthy guide to emotional and spiritual care of victims (in the documents section), and links to news and disaster recovery and relief agencies. http://www.nvoad.org/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Open for Business
This tool kit for the small to mid-sized business owner provides information for safeguarding a business in the face of a disaster, such as hurricane or fire. It features a set of forms "which, when completed, will provide you with a customized business continuity plan." Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Institute for Business and Home Safety. http://www.ibhs.org/docs/openforbusiness.pdf Topics: Business, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Science, Science Last updated Sep 15, 2005 Personal Banking Help for Hurricane Victims
Information about the post-Hurricane Katrina activities for a number of personal banking and automotive loan institutions operating in the affected area. Includes information about deferring loan repayments, ATM fee waivers, and replacing lost credit cards. Includes toll-free phone numbers. From MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9146146 Topics: Finance, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Investing, Science Last updated Sep 14, 2005 The PETS Act: All in a Year's Work
This article summarizes the events leading to the passage in October 2006 of the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act, which "require[s] the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure that state and local emergency preparedness operational plans address the needs of individuals with household pets and service animals following a major disaster or emergency." From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/legislation_laws/federal_legislation/companion_animals/pets_act_signed.html Topics: Animals, Environment, National Security Last updated Jan 2, 2007 A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
This "handbook presents guidelines for general facilities preparation and response to a variety of events both natural (storms, floods) and man-made (hazardous material accidents)" for preserving "books, documents, and other paper-based materials." Includes recommendations for cleaning and drying flood-damaged materials, dealing with mold and mildew, and related topics. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/preservation/emergency-prep/disaster-prep-primer.html Topics: Archives, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Science Last updated Sep 8, 2005 ReliefWeb
Find news and background on various humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, drought, tsunamis, and famine. Includes government and NGO responses to emergencies, humanitarian appeals and donation requests for specific disasters, policy papers, and more. Browse by countries, regions, and specific emergencies. From the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. http://www.reliefweb.int/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Health, Home & Housing, International Governments, Poverty, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 12, 2008 The Role of the Wildlife Rehabilitator in Disaster Preparedness and Response
This paper explores how government and private agencies help animals after a disaster, the problems wildlife can pose for disaster and relief workers, how disasters affect wild animals and what behavior can result, how wildlife rehabilitators fit "into the capture, medical care and temporary sheltering of wildlife," and how to help the public avoid injury from and provide assistance to wild animals. From the disaster manager for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.fema.gov/emergency/managers/iwrcpap.shtm Topics: Animals, Environment, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Science, Science Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Storm Health and Safety Information
The state of Delaware provides local and general information and links about weather, storm and hurricane readiness, avoiding injury and disease after a storm, and flood and other disaster recovery recommendations. Includes links to some sites in Spanish. http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/hottopics/stormprepare.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated May 9, 2005 Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA): Emergency Preparedness
"These pages provide links to various documents intended to provide the user with information about preparing for ... various types of disasters and emergencies. ..." Coverage includes natural, technological, political, and animal/vector-based hazards. "Some of the information was developed by TEMA or other state government agencies, but links are provided to federally-produced information as well as various sources in the private sector." http://www.tnema.org/ Topics: Home & Housing, Science, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 25, 2007 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Education Center
"This site is for students, teachers, librarians and other educators to access" the many educational resources from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The site features information about Army Corps activities such as disaster response and water resource management, lesson plans about navigation, the "Young Engineer's Club" with games and a database of science experiments, and links to numerous related sites. http://education.wes.army.mil Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Lesson Plans, Science, Science, Technology, U.S. Military Last updated Sep 21, 2005 USA.gov: Replace Your Vital Documents
Collection of links for help in replacing lost or damaged documents, such as bank records, driver's licenses and vehicle registration, immigration documents, passports, medical records, savings bonds, damaged currency, Social Security cards, tax returns, and birth, marriage, and death certificates. From USA.gov, the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml Topics: Death & Dying, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Weather Last updated Jan 19, 2009 Virtual Disaster Library
About "250 publications (25,000 pages) of experiences, ideas and solutions to advance the cause of disaster reduction." Subjects include disaster education and preparedness; earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, and floods; medicine, health, and communicable disease control; and sanitation. Developed by PAHO/WHO (Pan American Health Organization/Regional Office of the World Health Organization). Materials are available in English, Spanish, and French. http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=paho Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 23, 2006 www.72Hours.org
Brief instructions and suggestions to help you "prepare yourself and your family for an emergency. You can also learn what to do in response to a specific disaster, like a tsunami" or an earthquake. Topics include first aid, utilities, food, pets, and more. Though the site was created for San Francisco residents, many sections are applicable to all. In English, Spanish, and Chinese. From the San Francisco Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security. http://www.72hours.org Topics: Home & Housing Last updated Mar 30, 2006 [Washington] DC Emergency Management Agency: Hurricane Preparedness and Response
The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) provides local and general information and links about weather, school safety, evacuation routes, electricity companies, and hurricane, flood, and other disaster preparedness and recovery recommendations. http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/cwp/view,a,1226,q,568074.asp#one Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Apr 9, 2004 |
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