Planning a public health response to natural or man-made disasters is another way Alamance County demonstrates commitment to our community's health. Follow these links to stay up to date and be sure you are ready for an emergency that may occur without warning in your home, school, or workplace.
US Department of Homeland Security: http://www.ready.gov
Extensive disaster preparedness information for the public. Shows a graphic showing the current DHS Threat Advisory level. Features include Ready Business, Ready America (for public), Ready Kids (geared for kids 8-12), and many PDF documents. Also available in Spanish.
American Academy of Pediatrics: http://www.aap.org/terrorism/index.html
Links to an article, “Potential Roles for Pediatricians”, which willhelp pediatricians support young patients after terrorist events
US Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html
Provides a list of information resources useful for schools and communities when planning for any emergency situations, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.bt.cdc.gov
Has resources to help users prepare and plan for disasters; offers basic information for the public and more in-depth information for healthcare professionals. Includes response guides, information about laboratory testing, training and education.
DisasterHelp: www.disasterhelp.gov
Designed to help users find information and services across a wide range of disaster management offerings. Link to a next-of-kin registry.
The Humane Society of the United States: http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center
Disaster preparedness resources specific to animals affected during emergencies. Helps animal owners plan for the needs of pets and animals before, during, and after a disaster. Information on how people can learn to become trained volunteers.
Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov
Contains information about disasters, emergency personnel, education, and training. Provides emergency preparedness and response information to emergency personnel, as well as training and publications for first respondersHelps the user find information about active disasters and emergencies specific to regions of the country.
72Hours: http://www.72hours.org
This San Francisco Office of Emergency Services site is specific to citizens of San Francisco who face potential hazards such as earthquakes, fire, storms, power outages, and acts of terrorism. Categories include “Make a Plan,” “build a Kit,” and “Get Involved.” It addresses “What to do if…” scenarios for a number of disasters events.
Florida Division of Emergency Management: http://www.floridadisaster.org
Disaster preparedness site with information about how citizens can prepare fo disasters. Content contained customized for public, business, and the emergency management community. Addresses disasters common to Florida (mosquito-borne disease) and those faced by anyone regardless of where they live.