Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
(Centers for Disease Control)
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/ - This is the "Terrorism and Public Health" site of the CDC, with information for healthcare providers and the public. Learn about biological agents like smallpox, sarin gas, anthrax, and other threats like radiation emergencies. Select Who to Contact in an Emergency for advice and a link to state and some city and county health department Web sites. Select Agents, Diseases and Threats for a listing of biological and chemical agents and radiation emergencies. Other sections include Preparation and Planning, Preparedness and Children, Mass Trauma Preparedness and Response and much more.
- FEMA Ready Kids
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
http://www.ready.gov/kids/home.html - This website for children gives tips on how families can be prepared for a disaster. There is a section for games, as well as one for parents and teachers.
- READY.gov
http://www.ready.gov - This site is from the new Department of Homeland Security. It has information for citizens about being prepared in case of a terrorist attack. Much of the advice is useful for any emergency preparedness. Select Make a Kit to learn about food and water, clean air, first aid supplies, and special needs items. Select Make a Plan to find out how to plan for staying in your home or leaving. Select Be Informed to learn more about the kinds of threats and how to protect yourself.
