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	Emergency preparedness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Emergency operations or Emergency preparedness is a set of doctrines to prepare civil society to cope with natural or man-made disasters.
		In an emergency, special stationery and other supplies come out of the cabinet, and the conference room becomes the "emergency operations center." The EOC then coordinates the city's emergency effort.
		The most important government preparation, and one of the cheapest, is simply for a city or region to have an emergency operations center, and a practiced, region-wide doctrine for managing emergencies.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Emergency_preparedness (1941 words)

	Guide to Safe Scouting: Emergency Preparedness
		Emergency preparedness includes being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property, and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs.
		The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation.
		When an emergency occurs, it affects every youth and adult member of BSA in the immediate area, creating the responsibility to respond: first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving the neighborhood and community.
	www.scouting.org /pubs/gss/gss05.html (884 words)

	FCPS Emergency Preparedness and Support
		General emergency messages and early and late school openings and closings can be found on the school system public web home page and on cable Channel 21.
		Emergency messages are sent by e-mail to subscribers of FCPS Keep In Touch.
		Emergency messages are transmitted to local media, and parents are encouraged to listen to the radio or television.
	www.fcps.edu /emergencyplan (803 words)

	Section 10: Emergency Preparedness and Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Emergency communications equipment such as amateur radio systems, public address systems, or portable radio units should be present for notifying employees of the emergency and for contacting local authorities, such as law enforcement officials, private sector charitable groups, and the fire department.
		Emergency Response Teams should be trained in the types of possible emergencies and the emergency actions to be performed.
		Members of emergency response teams should be thoroughly trained for potential emergencies and physically capable of carrying out their duties; know about toxic hazards in the workplace and be able to judge when to evacuate personnel or depend on outside help (e.g.
	www.osha.gov /SLTC/smallbusiness/sec10.html (5323 words)

	2005 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property, and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs.
		The 2005 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness program was planned to foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that if necessary, they can help prevent and respond to emergencies, and aid in recovery effectively, while traveling to and from the jamboree or during the jamboree.
		This Emergency Preparedness Award is specific to the 2005 National Scout Jamboree and is separate and distinct from the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award earned by traditional troops.
	www.scouting.org /jamboree/resources/10-290 (2321 words)

	Emergency Preparedness BSA
		All emergency activities carried out by Scouting units must be appropriate for the ages and abilities of the young people involved.
		This elective helps a Tiger Cub be ready for emergencies and dangerous situations and has him discuss a family emergency plan with his family.
		Develop an emergency preparedness program plan and kit for your home and be sure all family members know the plan.
	www.scouting.org /pubs/emergency/award.html (1025 words)

	Emergency Preparedness
		We serve residents through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to all disasters.
		CERT trains people to be prepared for emergency situations in their community and neighborhood.
		Preparedness - Plans, procedures, training, education and coordination in preparation of a disaster or emergency, including evacuation, shelters, special needs, pet preparedness, business preparedness and Operation: Reality Check.
	www.coj.net /Departments/Fire+and+Rescue/Emergency+Preparedness (140 words)

	Emergencies - Transport Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		We also help prevent emergencies through our emergency preparedness activities and by improving the security of the transportation system.
		Emergency Response Guidebook - For use by fire fighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods.
		CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by Transport Canada to assist emergency response personnel in handling dangerous goods emergencies.
	www.tc.gc.ca /emergencies/menu.htm (347 words)

	Emergency Planning - Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
		For more information about what families and communities can do to be ready for an emergency, please visit www.ready.gov.
		The Office for Domestic Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has published a series of suggestions to guide and inform public safety planning efforts to prevent, deter or effectively respond to a weapons of mass destruction terrorist attack on college campuses.
		This clearinghouse provides a list of links, books, and articles on building or retrofitting schools to withstand natural disasters and terrorism, developing emergency preparedness plans, and using school buildings to shelter community members during emergencies.
	www.ed.gov /emergencyplan (739 words)

	ASPCA: Pet Care: Pet Care Tips: Emergency Pet Preparedness
		Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation.
		To get an emergency pet alert sticker for your home, please fill out our online order form; please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
		If emergency officials recommend that you stay in your home, it's crucial that you keep your pets with you.
	www.aspca.org /site/PageServer?pagename=pets_emergency (1505 words)

	Emergency Preparedness Insight Articles
		It is far less stressful to challenge yourself and your family to survive on your supplies voluntarily than to have to turn to those supplies during an emergency.
		During an emergency, it is important to your survival to keep yourself healthy.
		Hiking is a great way to practice your preparedness skills and learn to use your emergency equipment.
	www.beprepared.com /Insight/insight.html (1848 words)

	City of Fresno, Emergency Preparedness page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In addition, the City's full-time Emergency Preparedness Officer (EPO) is responsible for ensuring that Fresno's emergency response plans are up-to-date and implemented properly.
		In the event of any emergency, the public will be notified via local TV and radio stations and other means (including personal contact, if necessary).
		Depending on the scope of the emergency, police, fire and other public safety personnel may be attending to urgent needs and unavailable to respond to individual concerns.
	www.fresno.gov /prepare (671 words)

	Emergency Preparedness and Planning Kit. Emergency Management
		Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Planning Kit comprises a number of items designed to help you prepare for an emergency or crisis.
		The Mailroom should be subject to specific emergency management procedures and guidance.
		A specific emergency communications plan for the media is therefore highly recommended.
	www.emergencyplanningkit.com (406 words)

	Emergency Preparedness (Preservation, Library of Congress) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The numerous natural disasters during 2005 has placed emergency preparedness in the forefront of preservation.
		Emergency preparedness is a very important part of preservation program management.
		Prepare a comprehensive emergency/disaster preparedness, response and recovery plan for the library that defines all policies, regulations, and procedures to be followed in the vent of an emergency of disaster.
	www.loc.gov /preserv/prepare.html (472 words)

	FEMA: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
		An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (IS-22) is FEMA’s most comprehensive source on individual, family, and community preparedness.
		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.
	www.fema.gov /areyouready (451 words)

	Emergency Preparedness:
		However, we realized that these emergency preparedness tips are equally useful for natural disasters, so we broadened our advice to include emergency preparedness more generally.
		This is an important aspect of emergency preparedness.
		We hope these emergency preparedness tips help you be prepared -- and that you never need to use them.
	www.scambusters.org /emergency-preparedness.html (1127 words)

	Emergency Preparedness Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ NaturalResearch.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Emergency Preparedness Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ NaturalResearch.org
		In an emergency, special stationary and other supplies come out of the cabinet, and the conference room becomes the "emergency operations center." The EOC then coordinates the city's emergency effort.
		"Emergency preparedness" results in these other popular encyclopedia sites:
	www.naturalresearch.org /encyclopedia/Emergency_preparedness (2042 words)

	Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge
		Identify the government or community agencies that normally handle and prepare for the emergency services listed under 6a, and explain to your counselor how a group of Scouts could volunteer to help in the event of these types of emergencies.
		Take part in an emergency service project, either a real one or a practice drill, with a Scouting unit or a community agency.
		Prepare a family kit (suitcase or waterproof box) for use by your family in case an emergency evacuation is needed.
	www.meritbadge.com /mb/006.htm (510 words)

	EPD - Emergency Preparedness Main (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It also contains information about the organization of the Emergency Preparedness Division in the Bellevue Fire Department for residents and emergency management professionals.
		The Bellevue City Code establishes the Emergency Management Organization and the Division of Emergency Preparedness within the Fire Department.
		The Emergency Preparedness Manager is designated to coordinate emergency preparedness and management activities within the City of Bellevue.
	www.ci.bellevue.wa.us /page.asp?view=1832 (270 words)

	Harvard University: Emergency Communication (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Harvard homepage will broadcast an alert and direct users to an emergency page outlining the University's response.
		All faculty, staff, and students are advised to check their established emergency notification systems within their schools and departments for specific updates.
		It is important for travelers to exercise a high degree of vigilance and preparedness during these difficult times.
	www.emergency.harvard.edu (259 words)

	Are you ready? Emergency preparedness at home :: Canadian Airwaves :: Stay Informed With Canadian Airwaves.. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		And most of us tend to scoff or be wary of survivalists who stockpile months or years worth of food and talk about living off the grid.
		As I was leaving to cover Hurricane Katrina, my oldest son handed me his Boy Scout merit badge book on emergency preparedness.
		By the way, my son set up our emergency preparedness stockpile in the basement, according to the Boy Scout recommendations.
	www.canadianairwaves.com /nuke/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=146 (1428 words)

	About Emergency Preparedness: Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (PSEPC) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Canada's emergency management system defines the roles and responsibilities in relation to emergency preparedness for individuals, families, municipalities, provincial and territorial governments, Government of Canada departments and agencies as well as private and volunteer organizations.
		Although it would be preferable to reduce the frequency and severity of emergencies and disasters through mitigative measures, emergency situations still happen.
		The Canadian Emergency Preparedness College has also been helping to train first responders and emergency managers since 1951.
	www.ocipep.gc.ca /ep/index_e.asp (186 words)

	Emergency Preparedness at Gallaudet University
		It will be the primary source of information related to emergency preparedness on campus.
		The Crisis Management Team has taken steps to prepare for both minor and major emergencies and has your safety and security as its first priority.
		Emergency Preparedness Guide for Students, Faculty, Teachers, and Staff
	emergency.gallaudet.edu (172 words)

	Emergency Preparedness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This collection of links offer preparedness recommendations, official news updates and alerts, emergency contact information, media and weather links and links to state and federal government resources so that you and your family can be informed in the event of an emergency.
		READYColorado is a statewide campaign aimed at encouraging Coloradans to prepare for disasters by creating communications plans and READY kits.
		In any life-threatening emergency, call 911 to contact police, fire and paramedics in your neighborhood.
	www.denvergov.org /jump_emergency.asp (281 words)

	NJHA Emergency Preparedness
		The NJHA Emergency Preparedness Department is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
		DHSS will use this information to assist in statewide emergency planning for hospitals and other healthcare facilities and, in the event of an emergency, to identify and coordinate healthcare resources throughout the state.
		While we have made an effort to determine that the vendor or manufacturer is a legitimate source of disaster preparedness equipment or products, each entity should conduct its own thorough review of the vendor and the equipment or products prior to purchasing any product or equipment.
	www.njha.com /ep (538 words)

	Programs - Provincial Emergency Program
		Emergency preparedness, response and recovery is everyone’s responsibility.
		The Introduction to Emergency Management in BC Online Course is intended for those who are involved in emergency management in BC at any level.
		During large-scale emergencies, the emergency management structure is activated when a BC community or any significant infrastructure is threatened by an emergency or disaster which may overwhelm a local authority's ability to respond....
	www.pep.bc.ca (585 words)

	Safety and Health Topics: Emergency Preparedness and Response
		OSHA and JCAHO Hosting Seminar on Hospital Emergency Preparedness.
		Provides hospitals with practical information to assist them in developing and implementing emergency management plans that address the protection of hospital-based emergency department personnel during the receipt of contaminated victims from mass casualty incidents occurring at locations other than the hospital.
		They were designed for use as a general handout during an emergency event, or as a training supplement for emergency preparation.
	www.osha.gov /SLTC/emergencypreparedness/index.html (434 words)

	Florida Division of Emergency Management
		The students, from dozens of county and state emergency management agencies and emergency support functions, also participated in a surprise exercise, and bomb squad and haz-mat team demonstrations, as well as “How to eat an MRE” (meal ready to eat).
		For the long-term vitality of our state, hurricane preparedness, response and recovery needs to be as high a priority as any other public policy area.
		Establishing a “Culture of Preparedness” for hurricanes is a top priority for Governor Bush.
	www.floridadisaster.org (795 words)

	Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA) is a organization of Emergency Management professionals created for the purpose of advancing the the Emergency Management programs of the State of Florida and it's 67 counties in an effort to preserve and protect the quality of life for 16 million Florida residents.
		FEPA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) work together as partners to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate natural and technological disasters throughout the state.
		By working together Emergency Managers across Florida help each other develop and carry out their programs for all of the people of Florida.
	www.fepa.org (117 words)

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