Disaster Preparedness
(1919) As a part of the national program of disaster preparedness, several divisions offices of the American Red Cross are establishing mobile disaster Relief units. Such units are made-up of standard supplies, securely packed, labeled and arranged for quick shipment by truck or train. A.R.C. Emergency Supply Room, Louisville, Ky. United States Louisville Kentucky, 1919. [10 October date received] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017670248/.
Preparedness Plans
- Disaster Preparation and RecoveryIncludes links to other organizations that have preparedness plans.
- Disasters and EmergenciesProvides links to free preparedness materials, hazard information sheets, and other important documents.
- Emergency Preparedness and ResponseFrom the CDC.
- Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults, including COVID-19Follow these easy steps to make sure you’re protected. From the CDC.
- Make A PlanMake a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
Digital Resources in the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
All-Hazards Preparedness Guide
CGP System Number: 1038518
Be Smart, Take Part, Know Your Alerts and Warnings
CGP System Number: 1039652
Spanish CGP System Number: 1039767
Food and Water Safety during Power Outages and Floods
CGP System Number: 1031331
Spanish CGP System Number: 1031342
Is Your Tribe Ready? Prepare for Emergencies in Tribal Nations
CGP System Number: 995715
Keeping Food Safe during an Emergency
CGP System Number: 1032007
Spanish CGP System Number: 593265
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities, Others with Access and Functional Needs, and the Whole Community: Get Ready Now
CGP System Number: 969302
Spanish CGP System Number: 1032775
Ready--Set--Prepare! A Disaster Preparedness Activity Book for Ages 8-11
CGP System Number: 628193
Resource Catalog (America’s PrepareAthon!)
CGP System Number: 1031679
Preparing for Natural Disasters
Ready.gov is the federal government’s primary source for disaster preparedness resources, tailored to provide preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation information.
(Available in 13 languages)
America’s PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to encourage better preparation for emergencies.
(Available in 7 languages)
The Environmental Protection Agency offers general information for disaster preparedness, with specific guidance for homeowners, communities, and facilities.
(Available in Spanish and Vietnamese)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights health and safety concerns posed by natural disasters and severe weather, with a focus on food, water, sanitation, and hygiene information. There are also detailed tips for specific populations, such as older adults, children, and people with disabilities.
(Available in Spanish)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service provides fact sheets on food safety before, during, and after an emergency.
(Available in Spanish)
DisasterAssistance.gov helps people with disabilities or access and functional needs learn how to prepare for a disaster, with links to guides and videos dedicated to specific needs.
(Available in Spanish)
- Emergency Preparedness, Response, and COVID-19Emergencies and disasters like hurricanes and wildfires won’t stop for the COVID-19 pandemic. Be prepared to keep your family safe and healthy from all hazards during the pandemic.
- FEMA's Guide to Protecting PropertyInformation about protecting homes and businesses from various disasters.
- Hazard Mitigation PlanningHazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with state, tribal and local governments identifying natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in their area. After identifying these risks, they develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction.
- National Weather Service - Ready NationNOAA's initiative for the country to "be prepared to protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from weather-related disasters."
Medical Countermeasures
FDA-regulated products (biologics, drugs, devices) that may be used in the event of a potential public health emergency.
- Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures EnterprisePHEMCE coordinates federal efforts to enhance chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN) and emerging infectious diseases (EID) preparedness from a medical countermeasure (MCM) perspective
- Medical Countermeasures InitiativeMCMi is an FDA-wide initiative to coordinate medical countermeasure (MCM) development, preparedness, and response.
