Disaster/Emergency Preparations & Recovery Resources

Disaster and Emergency Resources (ASPR: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response): Prepare, Respond, Recover

Ready.gov - Plan Ahead for Disasters. Prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters.
- Hurricane Preparedness
- Disasters and Emergencies – Stay Informed (Ready.gov). Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often.
- Campus Ready (Dept. of Homeland Security): Colleges and universities are encouraged to review, update and exercise their emergency plans several times per year.
- Red Cross Disaster Apps: Stay safe during emergencies with expert tips & useful tools. Check the Emergency App, Hurricane App, Tornado App, and Earthquake App.
Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready for a Disaster? (National Safety Council): Safety tips specific to each of the following emergencies: Earthquake, Flood, Hurricane, Tornado

Hurricane Preparedness (National Safety Council)

FDA Hurricane Safety Resources: FDA urges consumers to ensure safety of food, water, medical supplies.
Natural Disaster & Severe Weather (CDC): current information on dealing with weather emergencies, including floods, tornadoes, and wildfires.
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit: After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Supply List - FEMA (Ready.gov)
Survival Kit Supplies: What Do You Need In A Survival Kit? (Red Cross)

Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIRMC) – U.S. National Library of Medicine. The core purpose of is "to develop and provide access to health information resources and technology for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery."
- Disaster Preparedness – Surviving Any Emergency: Why it’s Essential to have a Plan of Action.
CDC: Environmental Health Response and Recovery.
Disaster Preparation and Recovery (Medline Plus): Preparing for a disaster can reduce the fear, anxiety and losses that disasters cause. Hurricanes | Floods | Tornadoes | Fires.

Emergency Preparedness and Response (CDC): Emergency Preparedness and You Information, on Specific Types of Emergencies, and more.
Disaster Preparedness Essentials (Angie’s List Infographic). Make sure you're ready for 72 hours on your own, thanks to this disaster preparedness toolkit.
Make a Disaster Plan for Your Pets (Humane Society): How to keep pets safe in natural disasters and everyday emergencies.
- Preparing Your Pet For A Natural Disaster – 10 Steps You Can Take To Make Sure Your Pet Is Safe.
Home Safety for Older Adults: A Comprehensive Guide for 2023. Includes: Emergency Help, Exterior Home Safety, Interior Home Safety, Home Safety Checklist.
Emergency Supply List - FEMA (Ready.gov)
- Survival Kit Supplies: What Do You Need In A Survival Kit? (Red Cross)
- Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIRMC) – U.S. National Library of Medicine. The core purpose of is "to develop and provide access to health information resources and technology for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery."
- Disaster Preparedness – Surviving Any Emergency: Why it’s Essential to have a Plan of Action.
- Disaster Safety & Assistive Technology: Protection for Seniors & the Disabled
- Discounts and Resources to Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency or Disaster: When an emergency strikes, your entire family – including your children – should be prepared.
Winter Storm Preparedness (Red Cross): Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured or killed by exposure to cold, vehicle accidents on wintry roads, and fires caused by the improper use of heaters. Prepare now so you can stay safe during blizzards and other winter storms!
- How to Prepare For A Blizzard: The Ultimate Guide. Covers what you should do before a blizzard, what to stock up on for a winter emergency, and more.
- Ultimate Guide to Disaster Preparedness on a Budget: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has found that 61 percent of surveyed Americans have not created or practiced an emergency plan, while 80 percent of Americans live in counties that have experienced natural disasters. Not having an emergency plan might mean losing a loved one or pet. For small businesses, it might mean financial collapse.
USGS Natural Hazards Gateway: educates citizens, emergency managers, and lawmakers on seven natural hazards facing the Nation– Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Landslides, Tsunamis, Volcanoes, and Wildfires
- Extreme Heat Information. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  - Heat Wave Safety (American Red Cross): Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave and how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion.

Financial Preparedness and Recovery From a Natural Disaster: After a natural disaster, there are resources to help you get back on your feet and recover financially. Learn what to do after a natural disaster to get your life back to normal as soon as possible.

How to Prepare Your Finances for a Natural Disaster (May 18, 2020): Having your finances, insurance and important papers in order before a natural disaster strikes can ease the stress of dealing with the damage and disruption caused by a hurricane, earthquake or other catastrophic event.

Important Legal Documents for Emergency Preparedness: One of the things that many people forget about is the important documents they need in the event of an evacuation. If your family suddenly has to vacate your home, and you only have time to grab your disaster kit and run, you will want to make sure it has the right documents to keep you on track. This list will help you prepare for the next disaster with the right documents.
Radiation Emergencies: Although there are no guarantees of safety during a radiation emergency, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Recovering from Disaster (FEMA): Health and Safety Guidelines "on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community, and your life back to normal."

Returning Home After a Hurricane or Flood (Red Cross): "Suggestions for returning to, inspecting and cleaning your home."

Disaster Recovery Guide (American Red Cross)

Picking up the Pieces after a Disaster (FTC): developing a recovery plan can give you a sense of hope and purpose. Here are a few tips and links to resources to help make the task less burdensome.

Recovering From a Natural Disaster in College – A Student’s Guide for What to do on Campus: Figuring out what to do in the immediate aftermath of a disaster - earthquake, hurricane or flooding - is a challenge for anyone, but students living away from home from the first time may feel particularly vulnerable.

Recovering from Disaster – Getting the Most from Your Homeowner's Insurance. Natural disasters bring a wide path of devastation in their wake. Long after the initial loss of life and injuries occur, homeowners who are affected are left handling the cleanup.

Small Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Guide: A business continuity strategy is an emergency plan designed to help you safeguard normal operations following a disaster such as a malware attack or a natural disaster.
Watch Out for Charity Scams During Natural Disasters: When natural disasters strike, it’s natural to feel concern for those caught in the midst of the disaster.…What you may not realize is that there are others in the world who see natural disasters as an opportunity take advantage of our heartfelt concerns by setting up charity scams.

How Do Natural Disasters Affect Mental Health? "Though the physical effects of natural disasters may fade within weeks or months, the psychological toll these events take on individuals and communities can linger for years. There are strategies that individuals and disaster-prone communities can use to build resilience ahead of traumatic events and combat the mental health impacts of natural disasters when they strike."