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	Emergency Preparedness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Training and education on Disaster Preparedness are essential to local government and non?government disaster agencies, in order to mitigate the loss of life and property in the event of a peacetime emergency.
		Coordinates disaster preparedness training activities with others in such areas as shelter operations, transportation, hospitals and nursing homes, hurricane evacuation and recovery, etc. The OEP shall work in conjunction with all elements of the disaster response organization to enhance emergency response training.
		Each agency, as part of the assessment process, is required to address numerous issues, including the disaster role of the agency, the validity of existing plans and procedures, the training of employees in their disaster response roles, family preparedness, and emergency use and acquisition of resources.
	www.cityofno.com /portal.aspx?portal=46&tabid=26 (8609 words)

	FEMA: Are You Ready?
		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.
		For more publications on disaster preparedness, visit the Community and Family Preparedness webpage.
		The DVD guides viewers through important steps of disaster preparedness and is a welcome addition to FEMA's preparedness materials.
	www.fema.gov /areyouready (446 words)

	CFA - Disaster Preparedness Tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, pets are NOT allowed inside emergency shelters for humans due to public health and safety reasons.
		If you and your family need evacuation to a public shelter during a disaster, you must have planned in advance for the care of your dog and cat.
		Talk with your pets' "babysitter" about a disaster plan to be used to evacuate and care for your animals in your absence.
	www.cfainc.org /articles/disaster-planning-tips.html (784 words)

	Be Prepared
		Disaster prevention includes both being prepared as well as reducing damages (mitigation).
		Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe as possible.
		The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
	www.nhc.noaa.gov /HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml (675 words)

	NCEF Resource List: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Schools
		Discusses the sensitivity of educational buildings to natural disasters, given that they are densely occupied, and that they are often used as refuge for the general population during and after disasters.
		An organizational structure of the disaster team is suggested, along with job titles, qualifications, duties, and the process for mobilizing this team in the event of a disaster.
		Disaster planning differs from most other types of planning because the utter chaos that commonly accompanies such situations needs to be considered; recommended steps are presented with that caveat in mind.
	www.edfacilities.org /rl/disaster.cfm (10866 words)

	American Red Cross
		Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.
		Tips are provided on how to prepare for any event with a plan that includes a supplies kit and emergency checklist for your important personal considerations, items and documents.
		Disaster preparedness materials for seniors, children, people with disabilities and animal and pet owners.
	www.redcross.org /services/disaster/0,1082,0_500_,00.html (281 words)

	Disaster Prep 101
		“Disaster Prep 101” sets a new standard in family emergency readiness; providing a truly comprehensive approach to preparing your family to handle major emergencies.
		Written in a clear, concise, easy to understand, non-panic format, “Disaster Prep 101” covers all the crucial detail necessary for you and your family to not only survive, but to thrive, during and after any natural disaster, terror attack, or family emergency.
		"Disaster Prep 101" will make all the difference in the world with your family's ability to deal with any sort of disaster, emergency, or terrorist attack.
	www.disasterprep101.com (458 words)

	Welcome to IEMA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Even though the probability of you or your family being injured or killed in a disaster is very low, it is extremely probable that its effects will impact your lives.
		The goal of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is to promote chemical emergency preparedness and prevention throughout the state of Illinois.
		The SERC, through implementation of emergency planning and community right-to-know laws and through establishment and support of its Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC's), assists in chemical emergency planning, provides public access to chemical data, raises public awareness of chemical risks and encourages public participation in local chemical safety issues.
	www.state.il.us /iema/disaster/disaster.htm (214 words)

	SBA - Disaster Preparedness: Get Ready (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Every area in the country is subject to some kind of disaster — flood, hurricane, earthquake, ice storm, and landslide, to name a few.
		When a business protects itself from natural disasters, it is also protecting one of its community's most valuable assets.
		Also be prepared for the extraordinary costs of a disaster such as leasing temporary equipment, restoring lost data, and hiring temporary workers.
	www.sba.gov /disaster_recov/prepared/getready.html (1150 words)

	ALA \| Disaster Preparedness
		The Generic Disaster Plan Workbook is based on the IELDRN Generic Disaster plan and provides a framework to assist institutions in writing their own disaster plan.
		The Library Disaster Plan template is to be used in conjunction with the Disaster Planning and Preparedness Guidelines to prepare institutional emergency plans that include collections priorities and disaster response procedures.
		The purpose of the Mid-Atlantic Resource Guide for Disaster Preparedness is to assist institutions in the preparation of their own Emergency Telephone List and in the selection of emergency supplies and equipment to have on-site.
	www.ala.org /ala/washoff/WOissues/disasterpreparedness/distrprep.htm (966 words)

	Disaster Preparedness - AVMA
		In an effort to coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national disaster plan for animals, the AVMA is hosting the National Animal Disaster Summit for organizations that have been, or may become, involved in the response or recovery phase of a major disaster affecting animals.
		The AVMA Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide is a 500 page, 3-ring binder of disaster resource information designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, emergency managers, and others interested in planning for animals in disasters.
		This detailed planning resource for both small and large animals in disasters can help your clients maintain the safety of the animals you have dedicated your life to helping.
	www.avma.org /disaster (347 words)

	"LifeKit \| Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Products" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Whether you need a single first aid kit or a full disaster preparedness solution, we work with you individually to guarantee that we provide the kits that fit your specific needs.
		These Emergency Preparedness kits are appropriate for use by EMT and emergency professionals as well as anyone that might be in a "first responder", trauma, rescue, and other injury situation.
		Emergency preparedness kits assist seriously injured workers until an ambulance arrives or while being transported to emergency care, and are an indispensable part of a total preparedness plan.
	www.lifekit.com (677 words)

	Disaster Plan 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Emergency response during a natural or man-made disaster is coordinated through the City of Mesa Fire Department's Emergency Management center.
		During a disaster, residents and visitors in the Mesa area are advised to visit www.cityofmesa.org or tune to Mesa Channel 11 or local radio and television stations for information.
		Fire and Police respond quickly during these events; however, it is important for residents to prepare to ensure the comfort and safety of their families and homes.
	www.cityofmesa.org /fire/admin/Emergency_City_Manager/DisasterPlan1.asp (150 words)

	Prepare.org \| Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
		Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities has been designed to help people who have physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities to prepare for natural disasters and their consequences.
		Know what kinds of disasters could happen in your area and consider what your environment might look like after one occurs.
		Keep a disaster supply kit in your home, car, workplace or anywhere you may spend your time.
	www.prepare.org /disabilities/disabilitiesprep.htm (527 words)

	Emergency Supplies, Emergency Kits, Disaster Kits, 72 Hour Kits, Survival Kits
		Our disaster kits and emergency supplies are the same ones used by the American Red Cross and other government agencies.
		Whether it be a natural disaster such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or a man made disaster, such as a terrorist attack or fire, it can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.
		Our disaster kits are designed by emergency preparedness experts to contain the most reliable emergency food, water, shelter, sanitation, lighting, communication, and search & rescue supplies available so they are ready when and where you need them most.
	www.homelandpreparedness.com (341 words)

	Indiana State Board of Animal Health - Disaster Preparedness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Some disasters (like a flood or fire) require evacuation, while others (like a snowstorm) may isolate a site, requiring the people (and their animals) to be self-sustaining for hours or even days before help can arrive.
		That means a disaster situation has been significant enough to overwhelm local resources.
		Indiana was the first state in the nation to have a formal, statewide plan to address the needs of animals caught in disaster situations.
	www.in.gov /boah/disaster/manMade.html (294 words)

	Disaster Preparedness
		Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, you owe it to yourself and your family to be prepared.
		If the disaster was due to an earthquake, be ready for aftershocks.
		If the disaster is at San Onofre, and you hear the sirens, tune in to your local radio and television stations for news and instructions.
	www.misdp.com /niguelshores/disaster.htm (451 words)

	Military Surplus, Disaster Preparedness and Camping - Major Surplus and Survival Warehouse.
		Military Surplus, Disaster Preparedness and Camping - Major Surplus and Survival Warehouse.
		warehouse are jam packed with disaster preparedness items as well as recreational camping and other outdoor products.
		Disaster preparedness tips and supplies, water barrels, food and water storage, mylar bags, emergency kits, earthquake kits, food storage supplies, dehydrated food, freeze dried food, MREs, lamps, stoves, clothing.
	www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com (539 words)

	Disaster preparedness and response
		North American Center For Emergency Communications, (NACEC), "primary mission is to alleviate communications shortages within the disaster area that prevent or slow emergency aid from reaching the victims of large scale disasters throughout North America." Provides satellite images, weather information, etc.
		The National Institute of Disaster Restoration is a division of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, a trade organization for carpet cleaners.
		We have worked with FEMA on a number of disasters and have significant experience in disaster response and recovery including floods, fires, tornadoes, pest infestations, mold outbreaks, hurricanes, earthquakes and construction disasters.
	palimpsest.stanford.edu /bytopic/disasters (2328 words)

	Citizen Corps: Are You Ready : Publications
		is a 100-page publication that provides a step-by-step outline on how to prepare a disaster supply kit, emergency planning for people with disabilities, how to locate and evacuate to a shelter, and even contingency planning for family pets.
		Provides step-by-step disaster preparedness procedures including hazard identification, how to create a family disaster plan, how to assemble a disaster supplies kit, and how to maintain a plan and kit.
		Provides disaster preparedness information specific to people with disabilities and other special needs, including the elderly.
	www.citizencorps.gov /ready/cc_pubs.shtm (487 words)

	LAFD - Disaster Preparedness Unit
		We are pleased to provide disaster preparedness programs and services focused on meeting your dynamic needs.
		Classes and events are scheduled on an equitable basis by City Council District, and prioritized by initial contact date.
		Preparedness training classes and services are offered free of charge within the jurisdiction served by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
	www.lafd.org /disaster-prep.htm (181 words)

	CA OES, a-Bear Responsibility
		The Golden State faces its share of natural disasters and it is certainly not immune to terrorist attack.
		If you are stranded in your car or have to be self-sufficient at home until help arrives, you need to have a disaster kit with you.
		Disaster preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones.
	www.oes.ca.gov /Operational/OESHome.nsf/ALL/7A43A30DB8F1F1CA88256FE90079CEB6?OpenDocument (617 words)

	Talking About Disasters guide - American Red Cross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The purpose of the Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages is to assist those who provide disaster safety information to the general public.
		The messages and the technical information that supports the messages are intended to be used in educational presentations, displays and bulletin boards, print and electronic media, radio and television, and any other medium in which disaster safety is communicated to the public.
		The Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages is a product created by the collaborative efforts of hundreds of professionals, practitioners, scientists and researchers from a variety of federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and other not-for-profit entities [link from “federal agencies” through here to organizations section].
	www.disastereducation.org (453 words)

	Disaster Preparedness - Saving the whole family
		Even disasters like gas leaks and minor flooding can keep you from tending to your animals for extended periods of time.
		These contacts can be used by rescue personnel responding to a disaster affecting your animals or by you during a disaster or an evacuation.
		Some types of disasters require leaving animals inside while others require leaving animals outside (visit www.avma.org/disaster for links to large animal disaster planning Web sites).
	www.avma.org /disaster/saving_family.asp (3143 words)

	HSUS Disaster Center
		For more information about responding to disasters, browse through our preparedness information, consider how you can become a National Disaster Animal Response Team member, and learn how you can support our teams in protecting animals from disasters.
		The HSUS Disaster Services staff have information to help you plan for the needs of your pets, horses, and livestock before, during, and after any disaster, whether natural or man-made.
		The HSUS Disaster Services department offers information to help you plan for the needs of your pets in the event of a terrorist attack.
	www.hsus.org /hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center (412 words)

	Disaster preparedness, disaster preparedness list, asian disaster preparedness center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Disaster preparedness Disaster Preparedness Directory, disaster preparedness list, asian disaster preparedness center..
		The Department of Homeland Security has tapped Johns Hopkins University to lead an effort to study preparedness and response to major disasters under a disaster preparedness.
		disaster education preparedness planning and mitigation library disaster preparedness.
	www.dogzone.info /disaster-preparedness.html (284 words)

	AMA (CPHPDR) Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response
		Through the Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response (CPHPDR), the AMA strives to be recognized as an important national educational resource for enhancing the disaster preparedness and response capabilities of both civilian and military providers.
		This program was created to teach physicians, medical students and other health professionals about their integrated roles and responsibilities in community, state or regional disaster response.
		National Disaster Life Support is a training program to prepare health care professionals and emergency response personnel for mass casualty events.
	www.ama-assn.org /ama/pub/category/6206.html (267 words)

	International Council of Nurses [Nursing Networks-Disaster Preparedness]
		The goal of this page is to provide useful information and resources for those interested in joining disaster relief efforts or improving relevant skills.
		We hope this communication tool will highlight the significant contributions of individual nurses and other persons of various disciplines involved in disaster relief.
		For nurses working in disaster relief operations and those who have been directly hit themselves, the knowledge that their nursing colleagues are thinking of them offers much needed moral and emotional support.
	www.icn.ch /disasterprep.htm (179 words)

	Disaster Preparedness
		Whether it is providing shelter in our state facilities, seeing that consumers get needed medications or deploying people in stricken communities to reach out to help with people's emotional needs, staff and programs are there.
		Now the system is also ready to assist with the effects of coping with man-made disasters such as terrorism and bioterrorism.
		Below are some materials about ways to handle stress and other possible aftereffects of a natural disaster.
	www.dhhs.state.nc.us /mhddsas/disasterpreparedness (451 words)

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