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How to create emergency plans. Publications, maps, reports, fact sheets and other materials that assist with the creation of disaster response plans. Fact sheets, maps, bulletins, emergency response plan, prevention guides on natural hazards - earthquakes, floods, hailstorms, winter storms, hurricanes, wildfires, volcanoes, landslides, etc. Resources and guidance on counter-terrorism, bomb threats, power outages, biochem warfare, radiological events, etc. Guidelines for health services in disasters - manuals of management of chemical casualties, emergency preparedness plans and disaster programs. Hazmat resources - dangerous goods primers, response team plans, spill containment programs. Government emergency response services - federal, state and local. Government contacts and hotlines.

Also refer to related Categories: Chemicals (all) Environment - Hazardous Wastes, Radiation, Radon, Risk Assessment Fleet - Hazmat Health - First Aid, Occupational Medicine, Radiation Industrial Hygiene - Biosafety, EMF, Radiation, Respirators, Temperature Organizations - Disasters OSHA - Fire Safety, First Aid, Heat Stress, Radiation Publications - Disasters Property (all) Safety - Explosives Safety Mgt - all Risk Mgt - Business Interruption, Property Security (all)

Sub-Categories with new or updated resources include: Agriculture, Animals, Attacks, Biochem, Business Continuity, Contacts, Counter-Terrorism, Education, Emergency Plans, Evacuations, Guides, Health Services, Mental Health, Power Outages, Recovery, Rescues, Storms, Volcanoes, Wildfires


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Disasters » Agriculture
Disaster and drought advice for farmers


Updated Classification of Drought Severity [22905] Classification of Drought Severity : Resource Info
Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI)


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Disasters » Animals
Tips on caring for animals and pets before, during and after a disaster


Updated Disaster Preparedness for Pets [22658] Disaster Preparedness for Pets : Resource Info
Disaster preparation requirements for animals


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Disasters » Attacks
Details of terrorist attacks affecting the USA


Updated Press Advisories from the US Dept of Defense [19889] Press Advisories from the US Dept of Defense : Resource Info
Press releases from the US Dept of Defense


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Disasters » Biochem
Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism


Updated How to Handle Anthrax Threats [16931] How to Handle Anthrax Threats : Resource Info
Including Letters and Packages Containing Unknown Powdery Substances


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Disasters » Business Continuity
Business continuity planning, business recovery post-disaster


Updated Business Continuity Guide and Workbook [29759] Business Continuity Guide and Workbook : Resource Info
Business continuity planning guidelines


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Disasters » Contacts
Hotlines, contact information for emergency reporting to the EPA, FBI, FEMA


Updated US Chemical Safety Board [25646] US Chemical Safety Board : Resource Info
Investigates chemical incidents and hazards


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Disasters » Counter-Terrorism
Anti-terrorist activities


Updated Terrorism Research Material [11512] Terrorism Research Material : Resource Info
Reference materials related to terrorism


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Disasters » Education
Certification bodies, seminars & conferences for professionals


Updated DRI International Certification [8577] DRI International Certification : Resource Info
Training and certification for business continuity planners - ABCP, CBCV, CFCP, CBCP, MBCP

Updated FEMA Emergency Management Institute [11730] FEMA Emergency Management Institute : Resource Info
Courses on U.S. emergency management practices


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Disasters » Emergency Plans
Examples of emergency management and action plans


Updated Best Practices for Mail Center Security [19851] Best Practices for Mail Center Security : Resource Info
Incoming and Outgoing Operations

New Building Emergency Plan Template [36497] Building Emergency  Plan Template : Resource Info
In use by a major California university

New Campus Emergency Operations Plan [36501] Campus Emergency Operations Plan : Resource Info
In use by a major California university - includes pandemic emergency operations plan


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Disasters » Evacuations
Guidelines on emergency evacuation programs, fire drills, etc.


Updated Emergency Action Plan Model Plan [pdf] [24291] Emergency Action Plan Model Plan : Resource Info
Text of a template for emergency evacuations


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Disasters » Guides
Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides


Updated Disaster Planning Guide for Home Health Care Providers [pdf] [26808] Disaster Planning Guide for Home Health Care Providers : Resource Info
How to prepare for the emergency that could turn a home into a makeshift hospital

Updated How to Prepare for Disasters [20023] How to Prepare for Disasters : Resource Info
Fact sheets on different aspects of disaster preparedness

Updated School Emergency Planning [23476] School Emergency Planning : Resource Info
Provides school leaders with information they need to plan for any emergency

New Tools for Managing Volunteers During and After a Disaster [36555] Tools for Managing Volunteers During and After a Disaster : Resource Info
These tools are intended as templates to be modified to best meet your agency/organization needs


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Disasters » Health Services
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities


Updated JCAHO Public Policy for Emergency Preparedness [20411] JCAHO Public Policy for Emergency Preparedness : Resource Info
Surge hospitals are designed to assist in absorbing an overwhelming number of patients during mass casualty events

Updated Medical Severity Index of Disasters [22884] Medical Severity Index of Disasters : Resource Info
Algorithm to determine when the capacity of a region's medical resources are exceeded during an incident


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Disasters » Mental Health
Emotional support and guidance post-disaster


Updated Terrorism and PTSD [14030] Terrorism and PTSD : Resource Info
Combating Post Traumatic Stress, Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in the aftermath of terrorism


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Disasters » Power Outages
Safety tips for a blackout


New Be Prepared for Power Outages [pdf] [36500] Be Prepared for Power Outages : Resource Info
Prepared by a California university - includes power outage procedures for laboratories


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Disasters » Recovery
Flood clean-up, disaster recovery program guidance


Updated After a Disaster [20022] After a Disaster : Resource Info
Fact sheets on different aspects of disaster recovery


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Disasters » Rescues
Rescue training and emergency response materials


Updated FEMA Training for First Responders [24058] FEMA Training for First Responders : Resource Info
Prepares state and local first responders to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from catastrophes

Updated Pocket Guide for Responders to Ionizing Radiation Terrorism [pdf] [23471] Pocket Guide for Responders to Ionizing Radiation Terrorism : Resource Info
This pocket guide concerns terrorism with ionizing radiation


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Disasters » Storms
Reference materials on thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, hail


Updated High Wind Speed Conditions [22898] High Wind Speed Conditions : Resource Info
Beaufort Scale for Wind Speed, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale


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Disasters » Volcanoes
Volcanic hazards


Updated Algorithms for Volcanoes [22903] Algorithms for Volcanoes : Resource Info
Intensity scales for a volcanic eruption , volcanic explosivity index


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Disasters » Wildfires
Wildfire management and mitigation, campfire rules, etc.


Updated Wildland Fire Assessment System [23630] Wildland Fire Assessment System : Resource Info
Fire danger rating, Haines Index, fire weather, Palmer Index and more



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