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NATIONAL RESOURCE LINKS
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Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. |
American Red Cross Disaster Services
American Red Cross Preparedness
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The North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) have created an online resource that improves access to quality health information for North Carolina health professionals: the AHEC Digital Library (ADL). |
Disaster Preparedness & Response Special Collection
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CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. |
Disaster Links
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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting public health activities in the United States. |
Emergency Preparedness & Response
CDC-NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Emergency Response Resources
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is a global leader in addressing public health preparedness and emerging infectious disease response. The center reduces illness and death from infectious diseases by effecting change through public policy refinement, fostering the adoption of science-based best practices in public health among professionals and the public, and conducting original interdisciplinary research. |
At-Risk Populations Project
Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools
CIDRAP Business Source
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Citizen Corps, a vital component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. It provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds. |
Citizen Corps: Are you Ready? |
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. |
CERT Programs in your state
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities.
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Disasters & Emergencies
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Respond
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The primary mission of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. |
FEMA: Get Disaster Information
FEMA U.S. Disaster History
FEMA Independent Study Programs (ISP)
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment. |
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS)
NWS National Hurricane Center
Hurricane Preparedness
NWS Hurricane and Natural Disaster Brochures
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The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities is an online clearinghouse and information exchange portal designed to facilitate communication, networking and collaboration to improve preparedness, build resilience and eliminate disparities for racially and ethnically diverse communities in public health emergencies. |
Type of Emergency
Phase of Emergency
Community Engagement
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National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD) coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. Member organizations provide more effective and less duplication in service by getting together before disasters strike. Once disasters occur, NVOAD or an affiliated state VOAD encourages members and other voluntary agencies to convene on site. This cooperative effort has proven to be the most effective way for a wide variety of volunteers and organizations to work together in a crisis.
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Planning Documents & Related Articles
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PandemicFlu.gov: One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. |
General Information
Planning and Response
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Ready.gov: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with The Advertising Council, has sponsored public service advertisements (PSAs) that educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all kinds of emergencies. The Ready Campaign asks individuals to do three key things to prepare for the unexpected: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses. |
Ready America
Ready Business
Ready Kids
Frequently Asked Questions
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United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) is the humanitarian relief and development agency of the United Methodist Church, a worldwide denomination. |
Emergency Response
Domestic Disaster Response
Ongoing Responses
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