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How to Prepare
Disaster Planning for Children
Disaster Planning for the Disabled
Financial Planning for Disasters
Emergency Information for Pet Owners
Implementing a Personal Plan
Staying Informed: Advisories, Weather, and Other Services
Government Agencies
After an Emergency
Coping with Disaster
How Can I help?

www.prepare.org Sponsored by the American Red Cross, this website has suggestions for seniors, people with disabilities, children, and pet owners.

www.72hours.org Though specifically geared to San Francisco residents, this site contains many excellent suggestions on how to prepare for an emergency.

www.aspca.org Prepare to keep your pet safe when disaster strikes.

www.boatus.com/hurricanes/brochure.asp Learn how to develop an emergency plan and secure your boat during a hurricane.

www.disasters.org The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association links professionals, volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of disaster preparedness and emergency management.

How to Prepare

www.ready.gov A complete guide to preparation for families, business owners and managers, from the US Federal Government.

www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/checklist.pdf Emergency Supply Checklist.

www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/Ready_Brochure_Screen_EN_20040129.pdf Family Plan Brochure.

www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/older_americans_508.pdf Older Americans Brochure.

www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/disabilities_508.pdf Disabilities and Special Needs Brochure.

www.fema.gov/areyouready An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

www.dhs.gov Department of Homeland Security.

www.dhs.gov/xcitizens/editorial_0711.shtm 30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness.

Disaster Planning for Children

www.ready.gov/kids Ready Kids.

www.fema.gov/kids FEMA for kids.

www.redcross.org/pubs/dspubs/childmatsls.html The American Red Cross Children’s Guide to Disasters.

Disaster Planning for the Disabled

www.nod.org Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) of the National Organization on Disability.

Financial Planning for Disasters

www.fema.gov/library Mandatory Purchase of Flood Insurance Guidelines

www.redcross.org/services/disaster Disasters and Financial Planning: A Guide for Preparedness.

www.catastrophereadinessclearinghouse.org Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse located at the Middle Country Public Library.

http://town.huntington.ny.us/permit_pics/612.pdf Huntington Township Hurricane Preparedness Handbook.

www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html Emergency planning for schools and educators.

Emergency Information for Pet Owners

www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals Planning for the needs of your pet.

www.semo.state.ny.us/info/pet_safety.cfm Keeping your pets safe during an emergency.

Implementing a Personal Plan

www.redcross.org/services/disaster Remaining safe during an emergency.

Staying Informed: Advisories, Weather, and Other Services

www.nws.noaa.gov National Weather Service.

www.nhc.noaa.gov National Hurricane Center.

www.noaa.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

www.noaa.gov/stormwatch Storm watch service from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Government Agencies

www.co.suffolk.lib.ny.us Office of Emergency Management, Suffolk County.

www.semo.state.ny.us/index.cfm New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO).

www.security.state.ny.us New York State Office of Homeland Security.

www.fbi.gov Federal Bureau of Investigation.

After an Emergency

www.redcross.org Seeking Disaster Assistance.

suffolkcounty.redcross.org Suffolk County Red Cross.

Coping with Disaster

www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/terror.html Why do I feel like this? The Red Cross answers this and other difficult questions when coping with disasters.

How Can I help?

www.citizencorps.gov Citizens Corps Volunteers.

www.nassaucountyny.gov Nassau County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/CC/LIVOAD.html Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LIVOAD).

www.hwcli.com The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island.

www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/OEM/CC/MRC.html Medical Reserve Corps.

www.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01 Red Cross Training: Learn how you can help your community.

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/EMICourses/ FEMA Emergency Management Institute: Training Courses for managers and professionals.

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