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Individual & Community Preparedness Resource Library

Overview

  • General Preparedness
  • Preparedness for You
  • Preparedness for Groups & Organizations
  • Preparedness for Emergency Officials
  • Preparedness Legislation and Directives
  • Preparedness Research

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    General Preparedness

    Preparedness Information for Everyone

  • Ready.gov
  • FEMA.gov : Are You Ready?: An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
  • RedCross.org : Preparedness Fast Facts
  • DHS.gov : 30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness -
  • FEMA.gov : Training for Individuals

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    Preparedness for You

    FEMA Resources in Additional Languages

  • Arabic
  • Español 
  • Français
  • And more...

    • Persons with Disabilities

  • Ready.gov : People with Disabilities and Other Access & Functional Needs
  • FEMA.gov : Individuals with Special Needs
  • Ready.gov : Americans with Disabilities and Special Needs (Video)
  • Disability.gov : Emergency Preparedness
  • DisabilityPreparedness.gov : Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities
  • RedCross.org : Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs (PDF) 

    • Older Americans

  • Ready.gov : Older Americans
  • FEMA.gov : FEMA for Seniors (video)
  • RedCross.org : Seniors
  • Meals on Wheels Association of America : Emergency Preparedness
  • FEMA.gov : Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans

    • Military Families

  • Ready.gov : Military Family Preparedness
  • CitizenCorps.gov : Veterans Active in Citizen Corps

    • Pet & Livestock Owners

  • FEMA.gov : Information for Pet Owners
  • Animals in Emergencies for Pet Owners
  • RedCross.org : Prepare Home & Family: Pets
  • FEMA.gov : Information for Livestock Owners

    • Children

  • Ready Kids
  • U.S. Fire Administration for Kids
  • NOAA: Specially for Students
  • RedCross.org: Children

    • Parents and Teachers

  • FEMA.gov : FEMA Resources for Parents & Teachers

    • Homeowners

  • FEMA.gov : Protect Your Property of Business from Disaster
  • FloodSmart.gov : National Flood Insurance Program
  • FEMA.gov : Buidling Science Resources
  • NEHRP.gov : National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
  • FEMA.gov : Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction
  • FEMA.gov : Protect Your Property or Business from Disaster

    • Volunteers

  • Corporation for National & Community Service
  • Citizen Corps
  • Community Emergency Response Team
  • Neighborhood Watch/ USA on Watch
  • Volunteers in Police Service
  • Medical Reserve Corps
  • Fire Corps
  • National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
  • American Red Cross
  • Points of Light Foundation
  • Salvation Army
  • Network For Good
  • Volunteer Match

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    Preparedness for Groups & Organizations

    Business Preparedness

  • Business Preparedness Resources
  • Ready.gov : Ready Business
  • Ready.gov : Make a Plan for Schools and Workplace
  • RedCross.org : Prepare Your Workplace & Employees
  • FEMA.gov : Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accredidation & Certification Program
  • FEMA.gov : Protect Your Property or Business from Disaster

    • Schools, Colleges and Universities

  • FEMA.gov : Building a Disaster-Resistant University
  • FEMA.gov : Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds
  • Ready.gov : Make a Plan for Schools and Workplace

    • Neighborhood Groups/ Community Organizations

  • Serve.gov : Guide to Hosting a Neighborhood Preparedness Meeting
  • FY 2010 DHS Grant Funding for Community Preparedness (11-page PDF)

    • Preparedness for Emergency Officials

  • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
  • Lessons Learned and Information Sharing
  • Homeland Security Information Network
  • Comprehensive Planning Guide 101
  • Grants and Assistance Programs
  • FEMA Training: Online or In-person
  • FEMA NFIP Community Rating System: A Local Official's Guide to Saving Lives, Preventing Property Damage, Reducing the Cost of Flood Insurance

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    Preparedness Legislation, Directives & Doctrine

  • FEMA.gov : Preparedness Doctrine and Publications
  • FEMA.gov : Preparedness Related Legislation & Directives
  • CitizenCorps.gov : Community Preparedness Principles

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    Hazard-Specific Resources

  • Floods: FloodSmart.gov
  • Earthquakes: NEHRP.gov and Regional Earthquake Consortia
  • Tsunamis: tsunami.noaa.gov
  • Hurricanes: nhs.noaa.gov
  • Influenza: flu.gov

    • Preparedness Research

  • Personal Preparedness in American: FEMA Citizen Corps National Household Survey (2009)
  • Disaster Preparedness Surveys Database (2010)

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    Additional Resource Pages

  • FEMA Library
  • FEMA Media Library
  • FEMA Preparedness Library
  • Homeland Security Digital Library
  • Learning Resource Center at the Emergency Management Institute
  • Order Ready.gov Individual & Family Publications
  • View Complete list of FEMA Publications Catalog (PDF)
  • Order Publications from the FEMA Publications Warehouse

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