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Online Resources for Emergency Preparedness, Part 2 of 2
Last week, I listed several government agency sites that are great online resources on the topic of emergency preparedness. Let's look at a few more sites.
1. The Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)
CEAS is the only program recognized by the NYPD and NYOEM that authorizes essential employees (from the private sector) access to restricted areas following an emergency. Currently available only for New York City, it will be expanding to other major cities: https://ceas.com/
2. Handbooks and Workbooks
Adapted from the "Crisis Management Handbook: A Guide for Overseas Staff," provided by the Center for Global Education Crisis.
Handbook: http://www.globaled.us/peacecorps/crisis_h.html
Workbook: http://www.globaled.us/peacecorps/crisis_w.html
Risk Handbook: http://www.globaled.us/peacecorps/risk.html
3. American Red Cross
Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages; Preparedness/Emergency Planning Information provided by the National Disaster Education Coalition can be downloaded from: http://www.redcross.org/disaster/disasterguide/standardmsg.html.
The Red Cross also offers a family's guide to emergency preparation at: http://www.redcross.org/flash/brr/English-flash/default.asp
4. Weather-related Information
The US Geological Survey has natural disaster information at: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/.
Natural disaster information is also provided by the National Weather Service and available on the National Hurricane Center website at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
5. Food Security and Emergency Preparedness
Natural Disaster Information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Defense_&_Emergency_Response/index.asp
Reminder
No plan will be any good if:
- No one knows about it
- No one knows where it is when it's needed
- No one has practiced, trained or drilled on its use
- No one corrects it after it's been used
- No one up dates it to keep names and telephone numbers current.
Otherwise, it will be a terrific plan!
Conclusion
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PREPARING FOR SUMMER STORMS
When It Rains It Pours
By Catherine Jones
Hurricanes and tropical storms bring not only heavy rain, wind and flooding but overwhelming stress. You can reduce some of this stress by being prepared. According to the American Red Cross and the National Hurricane Center, the best way to be prepared is to develop a family communications plan. In addition to helping you cope with the stress, a communications plans will also alleviate the concerns of relatives and friends about you after a storm.
To create your family communications plan, you should:
- Establish an out-of-town contact. Choose someone who lives far enough away that they won't be affected by the storm. Let them know that they're the designated contact.
- Create an emergency contact list with all family member's names, phone numbers (including home, work and cell), and email address. Be sure to include your out-of-town designate as well.
- Provide a copy of the emergency contact list to everyone in your family.
- Establish a safe room in your house or community where family members will meet in the event of a storm.
You should also pack a Disaster Supply Kit and consider what you'll do with your pets if you need to evacuate.
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