Quick links:By topic & website: How to assemble a disaster supply kit:
What you need for your family’s Disaster Supply Kit. American Red Cross…
About using/preparing food and water for emergencies CitizenCorps
Preparing for emergency (PDF format)
Safety for kids: Get ready, be prepared
Ready.gov from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides ways to not be afraid, but Be Ready. These brochures and pamphlets can help you get ready for a disaster and ease the devastating effects if you happen to be a victim. All of the materials are from the American Red Cross, some in conjunction with other groups, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These disaster preparation materials are available in English, Spanish. http://www.disasterrelief.org/Library/Prepare/ Disaster manuals, En Espanol & in English These disaster preparation materials are available in English, Spanish. FEMA Be prepared for…
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Thanks to the following sites for allowing us to provide links: American Red Cross. The City of College Station, Citizens Corps, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Prepare.Org, 1305 San Antonio Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 478-4715 fax (512) 478-1049 Email Us Thanks to the following sites for allowing us to provide links: American Red Cross. The City of College Station, Citizens Corps, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Prepare.Org, Communicating in a Crisis - http://www.riskcommunication.samhsa.gov/index.htm Integrative Center for Homeland Security - Texas A&M University - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - United States Department of Transportation - Vehicle & Equipment Information, Traffic Safety/Occupant Issues, Air Bags, Child Passenger Safety, Ratings, Recalls, Complaint Form, Testing Results, Auto Safety Hotline, Injury Prevention. National Safe Kids Campaign - http://www.safekids.org/index.cfm Protecting Kids from their number one killer... unintentional injury. National Traffic and Road Closure Information - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm Click on State for Traffic and Closure Information, 511- America's Traveler Information Telephone Number, Construction Related, Traffic Conditions, Transit Related, Regional Links, Weather/Road Conditions.
National Weather Service - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - http://www.nws.noaa.gov Observations, Forecasts, Weather Safety, Education/Outreach, Information Center. New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) - Dealing with Traumatic Events - http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/mentalhealth/ptsd.html What are reactions to traumatic events, the basics, causes and victims, effects, children, trauma, care and treatment, living with traumatic events, information and resources in English and Spanish. Purdue Cooperative Extension Service - Indiana - http://www.ces.purdue.edu/ Ready.gov - http://www.ready.gov/ From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, simple things we can do to help ourselves and our loved ones prepare for the potential of terrorist attacks. Make a kit, make a plan (whether at work, school, in a vehicle or a high-rise building) and become informed. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - http://www.mentalhealth.org/ The goal of CMHS is to help provide support services for those needed by adults and children in mental health areas. Texas Cooperative Extension, Emergency Information Web Site - http://archnt2.tamu.edu/dbilbo/Taex%20Emergency/Taextop.htm Texas Department of Health (TDH) - http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ See TDH Today, health data, publications, kids corner, services and library. Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) - http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/index.html Auto, Home, Health, Life, Title, Commercial, Workers Comp, Bulletins/Rules, Insurance Fraud, Regulation, Publications, Links Texas Homeland Security - http://www.texashomelandsecurity.com Be informed. Be prepared. Be involved. A Texan's role in homeland security and what you can do to protect your family and safeguard our great State can be found here. Texas Poison Control Center - http://www.poisoncontrol.org/ Texas School Safety Center - http://www.txssc.swt.edu/ Provides training and assistance to promote safety and reduce violence. The Weather Channel - http://www.weather.com Health, Travel, Events, Recreation, Driving Forecast. Trauma Link - The Interdisciplinary Pediatric Injury Control Research Center - http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=71419 Pediatric Trauma Research Center is based at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Online Resources include: Child Passenger Safety, Violence Prevention, Responses to Traumatic Injury and General Injury Prevention. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - http://www.cpsc.gov/ Product recalls, library, Consumer (Español), Links, Video, 4 Kids, Business and Search. U.S. Department of Education - Emergency Planning - ED.gov - http://www.ed.gov/emergencyplan/ A site that helps provide school leaders with information (natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts) they need to plan for an emergency. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Learn About Chemicals Around the House - http://www.epa.gov/kidshometour/ Learn about toxic substances, labels, accidents-what to do, questions about household products, puzzlers, test your knowledge and home tour. USDA Community Food Security Initiative, United State Department of Agriculture - http://www.reeusda.gov/food_security/foodshp.htm Helping to fight hunger, improve nutrition, strengthen local food systems, empower low-income families to move toward self-sufficiency.
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