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Emergency Preparedness | Food and Water During Emergencies
Natural Disasters | Pandemic Flu | Pandemic Influenza
Public Health and Safety | State and National Agencies
Emergency Preparedness
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CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response
This site offers a wide variety of preparedness information ranging from bioterrorism to natural disasters to disease outbreaks.
Disaster Tips for People with Disabilities
Fact Sheet on Shelter-In-Place
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's site offers information on disasters and how to prepare for them, as well as publications and forms to aid in preparedness.
FEMA Evacuation Plans
FEMA for Kids
This site teaches children ways they can prepare for disasters and also has resources for parents and teachers.
Helping Young Children Cope with Trauma
Information for Livestock Owners
National Incident Management System Independent Study Courses
FEMA offers online independent study courses for those wanting to gain further knowledge in the Incident Command System that is followed by responders during an emergency. The IS-100 and IS-700 courses are highly recommended for those who would volunteer.
Preparing for Disaster
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs
Preparing Make Sense for Older Americans
Preparing Pets for Emergencies
Ready Kids
Created by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security, the site teaches kids about steps they can take at their home to prepare.
Ready.gov
Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.
Red Cross
This site provides information on Red Cross disaster services and also has a great deal publications on emergency preparedness.
Your Family Disaster Plan
Food and Water During Emergencies
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FEMA Guidelines for Managing Food Supplies
FEMA Guidelines for Managing Water Supplies
Food and Water in an Emergency
Water Conservation During Droughts and Disasters
Natural Disasters
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Are Your Ready for a Flood or Flash Flood?
Are Your Ready for a Heat Wave?
Are Your Ready for a Thunderstorm?
Are Your Ready for an Earthquake?
FEMA Disaster Information
Created by FEMA, this site provides information on different types of disasters.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Services provides up-to-date information on weather-related issues.
Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
This site has information on many types of natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, and severe winter weather, and it provides tips on how to stay safe during those disasters.
Repairing Your Flooded Home
Winter Storms
Pandemic Flu
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Avian Flu
Created by the CDC, this site provides information and resources on avian flu.
Ohio Pandemic Flu
Experts believe a worldwide outbreak, or pandemic, of influenza will happen someday. The exact timing is not known, but it is certain our everyday lives will drastically change during a pandemic. These changes may include temporary closing of schools or cancellation of events, disruption of normal services such as utilities and some shortages. There are things you can do now to prepare. This Web site is designed to help prepare and protect the health of Ohioans.
Pandemic Flu
This site offers one-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information, and it is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Pandemic Influenza Storybook
This online storybook contains narratives from survivors, families, and friends who lived through the 1918 and 1957 pandemics. Additionally, stories from the 1968 pandemic will be added to this resource as they become available. The Pandemic Influenza Storybook is not a closed book; CDC will continue to accept stories and add them to the book at quarterly intervals.
Pandemic Influenza
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Healthy Habits to Prevent Flu and Other Disease
Seasonal Flu vs. Pandemic Flu
State and Local Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Stockpiling Food and Supplies
Talking to Kids About Pandemic Flu
What You Can Do Now to Prepare for Pandemic Flu
Public Health and Safety
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Centers for Disease Control
The CDC site provides a great deal of information on health and safety topics.
State and National Agencies
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Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Department of Health offers a variety of health-related information pertinent to Ohio residents.