Citizen Preparedness A resource to improve citizen, community and business preparedness for a disaster per the recommendation of the ANSI-HSSP Workshop on Citizen Preparedness. In the words of Tom Ridge, Secretary of Homeland Security, "We cannot protect the homeland if we do not protect the hometown; we cannot protect the hometown until we protect the home."
Family and Home Preparedness Three keys to preparing for an emergency: 1) Assemble an emergency supply kit 2) Develop a family communication plan 3) Learn about the types of emergencies you could face.   Learn more about how to ensure the safety of your family and home American Red Cross Disaster Planning Are You Ready? (FEMA) Emergency Preparedness Guide For Home Owners FirstGov.gov Protect Yourself Ready.Gov (DHS)   Allstate's Catastrophe Information Center Animals and Emergencies: Preparedness Info (FEMA) Boy Scouts of America Emergency Preparedness Citizen Preparedness (FEMA) Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness (ORNL) Code Red Rover - Emergency Safety for Kids Disaster Relief Preparedness Family Disaster Plan (NDEC) FEMA for Kids Food and Water in an Emergency (FEMA) Food Safety During a Disaster Home Safety Council Emergency Planning How can I help when disaster strikes? Humane Society Disaster Center National Safety Council - Preparedness Pediatric/Family Preparedness Links Prepare for National Emergencies (DHS) Prepare.org Prepare.org for Animal and Pet Owners Safe America's Home Safety Brochure Threat Alert System - Information for Citizens	U.S. Homeland Security Advisory System
	Community Preparedness Learn how to ensure the safety of your community Boy Scouts of America Emergency Preparedness CitizenCorps (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Design and Construction Guidance for Community Shelters (FEMA) Disaster Preparedness and Volunteers Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) EPA's Community Emergency Response Program FloodSmart.govSmart Guide to Organizing Neighborhoods for Preparedness, Response and Recovery National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Neighborhood Earthquake Preparedness Program Neighborhood Watch USA Freedom Corps Volunteers in Police Service Public Safety Crews in Arizona
Business Preparedness Learn about emergency preparedness and business continuity       Business & Industry Guide (ARC)     Business Emergency Management Planning Guides (NIOSH)     Emergency Management for Business & Industry (FEMA)     Emergency Procedures for Employees with Disabilities in Office Occupancies (FEMA/US Fire Administration)     Emergency Preparedness Info Exchange - Business Resources      National Safety Council - Preparedness     Private Sector Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Standard - NFPA 1600       Ready.Gov Business Readiness (DHS)	School Preparedness Resources for ensuring the safety of your school Emergency Preparedness Plans for Schools (DEP) Emergency Preparedness Resources for Schools and Districts National Association of School Psychologists - Crisis Resources Prepare.org for Schools and Children Secret Service Safe School Initiative Teachers' Preparedness Resources Terrorism and School Safety
Persons with Disabilities Preparedness Resources to ensure the safety of persons living with a disability ADA Guideline for Local Government: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions - Emergency Preparedness Guide Checklist for People with Mobility Problems Disabled People and Disaster Planning Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities (ARC) FEMA: Assisting People with Disabilities in a Disaster FEMA: Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Communication Access: Lessons Learned Since 9/11 and Reccomendations National Center on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities N.O.D. - Guide on the Special Needs of People with  Disabilities for Emergency Managers, Planners and Responders N.O.D - Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) PrepareNow Prepare.org for People with Disabilities U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities	Senior Citizen Preparedness Resources to ensure the safety of senior citizens Disaster Preparedness for Seniors (ARC) Prepare.org for Senior Citizens
Emergency Communications Resources and instructions on communications in times of an emergency Emergency Information: Television Access for People with Hearing Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Info Exchange - Emergency Communications FCC Fact Sheet: Communicating During Emergencies Ready.Gov - Creating a Family Communications Plan Recommendations for Improvements and Advanced Technology for the Benefit of People with Hearing Loss in an Emergency: Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages	Cyber Security Resources to help ensure cyber security at home and work CERT - Cyber Security Tips CERT - Cyber Security for Children CERT - Computer Emergency Readiness for the Home CERT - Computer Emergency Readiness for a Business GetNetWise Online Safety Guide iSafe Yahooligans Parents' Guide for Safe Surfing
Emergency Resources Useful sources of information in times of an emergency  Disaster Finder (NASA/GSFC) EPA Emergencies FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center GeoData.gov - US Maps & Data Intellicast - current weather Maps at National Atlas National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Traffic and Road Closure Information, FHA National Weather Service	Health Resources Preparedness, response and follow-up resources to ensure public physical and mental health  Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Disaster Preparedness & Medical Response (AMA) Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners (CDC) MedicCom's Library of Disaster Links Medical NBC Information Server Mental Health Resource Links
General Resources Learn about the activities of organizations and federal and state agencies involved in homeland security Disasters and Emergencies (DHHS) Disaster Help.gov Emergency Preparedness Information Exchange FEMA for Emergency Personnel Galludet University - Emergency Preparedness Homeland Security Knowledgebase National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue NIUSR Journal Nuclear War Survival Skills SafeAmerica State Homeland Security Agencies Listing	Research on Citizen Preparedness Review research on and analysis of citizen preparedness  Homeland Security from the Citizens' Perspective Lessons Learned from the WTC Disaster: Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities in NY: E National Organization on Disability - Emergency Preparedness Survey of Emergency Management Officials
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