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Civil Defense & Emergency Preparedness
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About FEMA: FEMA History 
 Official page from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the history of the agency, which was created by a 1979 executive order to merge the disaster-related responsibilities of several other agencies: the Federal Insurance Administration, the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration, the National Weather Service Community Preparedness Program, the Federal Preparedness Agency, and the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration. It became part of the Department of Homeland Security in March 2003. http://www.fema.gov/about/history.shtm Topics: Government, Government, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, News, Science, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 20, 2005 Alabama Homeland Security
Information and news about the resources available for disaster relief in Alabama. Includes information about aviation threat levels, volunteer training and recruitment, and links to terrorism awareness and prevention topics. Http://www.homelandsecurity.alabama.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2006 American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
The AIC is the "national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations." The site lists conservation specialties, gives instructions on how to care for different types of materials, and offers tips for disaster recovery. The sections about becoming a conservator and selecting a conservator are especially in depth. There are helpful links to some museum, preservation, and disaster recovery Web sites. http://www.conservation-us.org/ Topics: Home & Housing, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Museums, Science, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 9, 2009 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
This guide "provides a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness by walking the reader through how to get informed about local emergency plans, how to identify hazards that affect their local area, and how to develop and maintain an emergency communications plan and disaster supplies kit. Other topics covered include evacuation, emergency public shelters, animals in disaster, and information specific to people with disabilities." From the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Military, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 1, 2005 Bush Plan To Can "Project Impact" Could Be Disastrous
2001 analysis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Impact program, which was started under the Clinton administration "to mitigate disaster by planning and acting before trouble hits." Includes opinions from various communities about the effectiveness of Project Impact, and potential reasons for phase-out of the project under the George W. Bush administration. Note: Most links in this article are broken because Project Impact has ended. From RealtyTimes, a real estate news service. http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20010308_impact.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Presidents by Name, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 18, 2008 Cataclysm and Challenge: Impact of September 11, 2001, on Our Nation's Cultural Heritage
Heritage Preservation's "comprehensive study of what was lost -- both in Lower Manhattan and at the Pentagon" on September 11, 2001, presents "findings obtained from a survey ... of 122 museums, libraries, archives and other collecting institutions in Lower Manhattan" and suggests improvements to such institutions' emergency management planning. Created for the Heritage Emergency National Task Force partnership of federal agencies and national associations with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). The site opens into a PDF file. http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PDFS/Cataclysm.pdf Topics: September 11 & Beyond, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Citizen Corps
This site has information about Citizen Corps and its programs to "engage Americans in specific homeland security efforts in communities throughout the country." The volunteer programs described include Citizen Corps Councils, Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteers in Police Service, Neighborhood Watch, a Terrorist Information and Prevention System, and Community Emergency Response Teams. Citizens Corps is part of USA Freedom Corps. http://www.citizencorps.gov/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Jobs & Work, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Disaster Central
"This site is devoted to providing timely, quality digital resources in the fields of emergency management, risk management, and homeland security." Includes links to articles about the performance of disaster-related government agencies and about approaches to emergency preparedness. Provided by a disaster management consultant. http://www.disaster-central.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, National Security, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Disaster in the Making
Story from September 2004 on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), covering early history, changes to FEMA under George W. Bush, and concerns with FEMA after it became part of the Department of Homeland Security, such as the worry raised in a linked article that "the agency has become more focused on fighting terrorist attacks than hurricanes or floods." From the Independent Weekly (North Carolina) with contributions from papers in Jacksonville, Florida, and New Orleans. http://www.indyweek.com/durham/2004-09-22/cover.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, News, Presidents by Name, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Feb 23, 2006 DisasterHelp
This site from the U.S. government provides "information and services relating to ... disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation." Topics include hurricanes and other natural disasters, terrorism, disease, and power outages. http://www.disasterhelp.gov Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Food & Cooking, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Disasters & Emergencies: Hurricanes
Information about emergency medical shelters, volunteer opportunities for health care professionals, and other services provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Also find links to tips about hurricane preparedness. http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/emergency/naturaldisasters/hurricanes/ Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Emergency Alert System (EAS)
"A national public warning system that requires broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) providers and, ... direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers to provide the communications capability to the President to address the American public during a National emergency." The site provides handbooks for radio, television, and cable services; rules and regulations; and links to state and local plans. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/eas/ Topics: Home & Housing, Military, Science, Science, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Emergency Preparedness and Individuals With Disabilities
This website "contains basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems ... for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers." Provides links to related resources, information about relevant legal obligations, and descriptions of specific types of planned and natural disasters. From the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/asp/emergencyprep.asp Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Federal Emergency Management Agency: FEMA for Kids
Through stories, games, quizzes, and colorful characters, FEMA offers this searchable site to teach children about disaster preparation and damage prevention. Parent and teacher resources include lesson plans, Web sites, and publications concentrating on school safety, terrorist attacks, fire prevention, earthquake-preparedness, and other emergencies. Some items are available in Spanish. http://www.fema.gov/kids/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Lesson Plans, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Federal Transit Administration (FTA): Safety and Security
This website collects reports, statistics, newsletters, guidelines and best practices, and other documents related to safety and security of the U.S. transit infrastructure. Topics include rail and bus safety, transit security design, alcohol and drug testing, response to terrorist threats, and emergency management. Most materials are from the 1990s to the present. The FTA is an administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. http://transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov Topics: Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Transportation, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 12, 2005 FEMA.gov: Federal Emergency Management Agency
This government agency has current disaster news, storm watches, disaster assistance, mitigation, preparedness, flood insurance, and photographs and video clips of disasters. The library has a "Response and Recovery" section, information on animals in emergencies, and disaster summary maps. "FEMA for Kids" includes the causes of natural disasters, games, and stories from children who have been through disasters. Some items available in Spanish. http://www.fema.gov/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) [Texas]
"GDEM is charged with carrying out a comprehensive all-hazard emergency management program for the State and assisting cities, counties, and state agencies in implementing their own emergency management program. GDEM ... is also responsible for supporting development and implementation of the Governor's Homeland Security Strategy." Features extensive emergency management related links; information for threat awareness campaigns for hurricanes, severe weather, lightning, West Nile virus, and wildfires; and more. From the Texas Department of Public Safety. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Infectious Diseases, Outdoor Recreation, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 30, 2006 A Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance
This website explains how state governors, through the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (1988), request and obtain a presidential disaster declaration after disasters such as fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Discusses the declaration process and the types of individual, public, and hazard mitigation assistance that might be provided for a disaster. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/dec_proc.pdf Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Nonfiction by Genre, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Homeland Security: Preparedness & Response
"In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort." This site provides information about activities and programs, committees and working groups, laws and regulations, grants, training and technical assistance, publications, and local resources. http://www.dhs.gov/files/prepresprecovery.shtm Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Hurricane Preparedness
Information for the public about hurricanes. The site features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (from Category 1 to Category 5), the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. In English and Spanish. From the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/intro.shtml Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/hurricaneRecovery.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Jobs & Work, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 8, 2005 London Prepared
"This Website offers information and advice to Londoners, visitors and businesses on London's preparations for - and responses to - major incidents and emergencies." Includes information about the July 7, 2005, bombings (such as news, and information about hotlines and assistance centers), the text of London's strategic emergency plan, and links to information for businesses and individuals about weather, prevention, caring for animals in emergencies, media, travel, and utilities. Also includes a glossary. http://www.londonprepared.gov.uk Topics: War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 14, 2005 Louisiana Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
Information for Louisianans about dangers such as biological hazards, drought, fire, flooding, hurricanes, excessive heat, terrorism, winter weather, and related topics. Includes fact sheets, information about evacuation routes, links to related sites, and news (on topics such as Hurricane Katrina in August 2005). Also includes information about the emergency plans and operation of this office, with links to parish contacts. http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Martial Law and National Emergency
"An overview of the concept of, exercise of, and authority underlying martial law is provided" in this Congressional Research Service (CRS) report. Discusses the national emergency or crisis situations in which martial law might be used to "preserve discipline and good behavior." Also includes a brief history of martial law. From the Federation of American Scientists. Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online." Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/RS21024.pdf Topics: Law by Subject, National Security, U.S. Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 20, 2005 MedlinePlus: Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Provides links to overviews of family and citizen emergency preparedness, coping information, law and policy, and pages for emergency management for children and seniors. Also available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Electrical Energy, Energy, Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, Senior Health, Technology, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 3, 2006 MIPT: National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
Information and links for domestic and international terrorism and counterterrorism resources. The site includes material for individuals, businesses, response organizations, and government agencies. The emphasis is on prevention, preparedness, and mitigation, with many reports on the aftermath, response, and "lessons learned" from various terrorist attacks. Searchable. http://www.mipt.org/ Topics: Education, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jun 16, 2007 National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
"NVOAD coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. ... Once disasters occur, NVOAD or an affiliated state VOAD encourages members and other voluntary agencies to convene on site." The site includes news about current efforts, archived news back to 2001, a lengthy guide to emotional and spiritual care of victims (in the documents section), and links to news and disaster recovery and relief agencies. http://www.nvoad.org/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Natural Hazards Center
This website for "a national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters" offers full-text articles from newsletters, journals, working papers, and conference papers published by the center. Includes notices of research opportunities. From the University of Colorado-Boulder. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Natural Hazards Observer
This publication "covers current disaster issues; new international, national, and local disaster management, mitigation, and education programs," and related topics. Includes articles such as "What if Hurricane Ivan Had Not Missed New Orleans?" (November 2004) and "Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Disasters: Lessons from the East Coast and New Orleans" (March 2002). Archives go back to 1996. From the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder. http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Sep 4, 2005 Preparing For Emergencies: What You Need to Know
This official British government emergency preparedness website provides fact sheets, contact information for British citizens abroad, and links to documents from the government on topics such as fire safety, flooding, severe weather, terrorism, and water supply. Includes links to information about the July 7, 2005, bombings in the London transportation system, and an emergency-planning booklet covering first aid, terrorist attack prevention, and related topics. http://www.preparingforemergencies.gov.uk Topics: Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 29, 2006 ProVention Consortium
The goal of this coalition "is to support developing countries reduce the risk and social, economic and environmental impact of natural and technological disasters on the poor." In addition to background information and news about the consortium's programs, this site features a large collection of articles and reports on risk and disaster management. http://www.proventionconsortium.org/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2003 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Alerts, advisories, and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Includes fact sheets on bioterrorism, biological agents and diseases, and chemical agents, and lists of contacts and notification procedures for bioterrorist attacks. Portions of the site are also available in Spanish. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Military, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Feb 24, 2003 Ready.gov
This U.S. Department of Homeland Security site discusses biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiation threats, and suggests ways to prepare for unexpected terrorist attacks. Instructions are provided on how to assemble an emergency supply kit, develop family communications plans, and stay informed about possible consequences of terrorist threats. Includes a downloadable brochure, "Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now." http://www.ready.gov/ Topics: Military, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Reuters Alertnet
Find extensive, up-to-the-minute information about "fast-moving humanitarian emergencies and ... the early warning of future emergencies" on this "humanitarian news network" that "aims to keep relief professionals and the wider public up-to-date on humanitarian crises around the globe." A philanthropic project from the Reuters news agency. http://www.alertnet.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Environment, Health, Poverty, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Saddam's Ultimate Solution
A companion site for a television program that explored the question, "are Iraq's chemical and biological weapons attacks on Kurdistan part of a larger agenda of terror?" Discussion, photo essay, interactive maps, and more. From the "Wide Angle" documentary series produced by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/saddam/ Topics: Biology, International Governments, Photograph Collections: Regional, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Sep 11, 2003 Storm Health and Safety Information
The state of Delaware provides local and general information and links about weather, storm and hurricane readiness, avoiding injury and disease after a storm, and flood and other disaster recovery recommendations. Includes links to some sites in Spanish. http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/main/hottopics/stormprepare.html Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated May 9, 2005 Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA): Emergency Preparedness
"These pages provide links to various documents intended to provide the user with information about preparing for ... various types of disasters and emergencies. ..." Coverage includes natural, technological, political, and animal/vector-based hazards. "Some of the information was developed by TEMA or other state government agencies, but links are provided to federally-produced information as well as various sources in the private sector." http://www.tnema.org/ Topics: Home & Housing, Science, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 25, 2007 TsuInfo Alert
This online publication presents information from the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation program, a state-federal partnership designed to reduce the impacts of tsunamis on coastal communities. It describes the tsunami mitigation efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), working with Alaska, Hawaii, Washington state, Oregon, and California. Issues from the present to 1999 are available. http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeologyPublicationsLibrary/Pages/tsuinfo.aspx Topics: Geography, Geology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water, Weather Last updated Mar 27, 2008 Tsunami Emergency
This page lists resources about tsunamis and preparation for tsunami emergencies in Washington state. Includes disaster readiness brochures, safety tips, and advice for preparing a family readiness kit. Also includes sections for children and for business owners. From Access Washington, the official state government website. http://access.wa.gov/emergency/tsunami.aspx Topics: Geography, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated Jan 2, 2009 U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
"As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies." The website offers news and information about fire safety, statistics on firefighter fatalities, grants for fire departments related to fire safety and prevention, fact sheets, a publications list, and materials for children. Some publications available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/ Topics: Environment, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Feb 19, 2007 UK Resilience
Website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (CSS) in the United Kingdom Cabinet Office, established in 2001 "to ensure that the UK and its communities remain a safe and secure place to live and work" by managing emergencies such as floods, outbreaks of human or animal disease, and terrorist attacks. Contains news on recent emergencies and current risks, publications on emergency management, links to related resources, and more. http://www.ukresilience.gov.uk/ Topics: History By Place, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 3, 2008 Virtual Disaster Library
About "250 publications (25,000 pages) of experiences, ideas and solutions to advance the cause of disaster reduction." Subjects include disaster education and preparedness; earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, and floods; medicine, health, and communicable disease control; and sanitation. Developed by PAHO/WHO (Pan American Health Organization/Regional Office of the World Health Organization). Materials are available in English, Spanish, and French. http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=paho Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 23, 2006 Washing Away
This 2002 investigative report from the New Orleans Times-Picayune looked at the possible effects of a hurricane in South Louisiana. Discusses coastal erosion, the levee system in New Orleans, potential problems with evacuating the city in event of a hurricane, insurance, building codes, concerns with the Army Corps of Engineers flood protection projects, and many other topics. Includes images, graphics, and animations. http://www.nola.com/hurricane/?/washingaway/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Apr 3, 2006 Water Security
"Improving the security of our nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructures has become a top priority since the events of 9/11. ... This Web site provides resources for water utilities, state and local governments, public health officials, emergency responders and planners," and others. Features vulnerability assessments, emergency-planning tools, research, legislation, and related resources. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/watersecurity/ Topics: Beverages, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water Last updated May 19, 2009 [Washington] DC Emergency Management Agency: Hurricane Preparedness and Response
The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) provides local and general information and links about weather, school safety, evacuation routes, electricity companies, and hurricane, flood, and other disaster preparedness and recovery recommendations. http://dcema.dc.gov/dcema/cwp/view,a,1226,q,568074.asp#one Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weather Last updated Apr 9, 2004 |
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