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• AMERICAN RED CROSS

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

AFTER A DISASTER: A Guide for Parents & Teachers - Information concern child stress traumas from exposure to disaster events.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities - Resource booklet for people with disabilities concering disaster preparations.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT EMERGENCY PLAN (OEP) fOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PDF) - Information.

DISASTER HELP - Web site concerning disaster management.
DISABILITY INFO (home page)

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE MATERIALS - Materials from the Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities (September 2004).

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVE GUIDE FOR EMERGENCY MANAGERS, PLANNERS & RESPONDERS - Guide developed by the National Organization on Disability highlighting concerns for officials and experts responsible for emergency planning in their communities.

EMERGENCY RELIEF RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - Emergency relief resources  for people with special needs, etc. 

EXECUTIVE ORDER: Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness 

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY OF PROGRAMMING PROVIDING EMERGENCY INFORMATION - Reminder for video programming distributors, including broadcasters, cable operators, and satellite television services, of their obligation to make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and vision disabilities.

NATIONAL CENTER ON EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Site is focused on ensuring that all individuals are included in the development of and inclusion in plans for protection in emergency planning.

NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESOURCE REGISTRY - Information from the Department of Homeland Security on how individuals can help provide necessary assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY (N.O.D.) EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION - Information from the N.O.D. on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. Includes links to reports and articles on the subject.

NEW RESOURCES WILL ENSURE SAFETY DURING EMERGENCIES FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

SAVING LIVES: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning - Report from the National Council on Disability regarding emergency planning and people with disabilities.

TIPS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Includes suggestions on how to address the needs of people with disabilities in an emergency situation. 

U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES & THEIR CAREGIVERS - Information regarding fire safety for individuals with disabilities and their families.
 

HOMELAND SECURITY

OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (White House office)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION - Information from the Department of Homeland Security regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HIGHLIGHTS POLICY INITIATIVES FOR INCLUSION OF PEOPLED WITH DISABILITIES IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  (9/20/04) - Report on the first meeting of the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities at the Department of Homeland Security.

DISASTER CONCERNS

BOULDER COUNTY

Boulder County & City of Boulder Office of Emergency Management Coordinates the activities of volunteer, public and private agencies in emergency planning, mobilizing, and direction of emergency preparedness personnel in response to and recovery from disasters or emergencies. 

• EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
   
• EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE (PDF 44KB) Boulder County Public Health 
   
• READY-GOV
  Information about things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan.
   
• SHERIFF's RADIO BROADCASTS
  • Blizzard
  • Flood
  • Fire
  • Earthquake
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Terrorism

DENVER COUNTY

American Red Cross - Mile High Chapter
444 Sherman St
Denver
303.722.7474 email

Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/swercepp

FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN A DISASTER - Fact sheet from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding how to assist people with disabilities during a disaster.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about what to do if a disaster occurs.

MORE TIPS FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Information on being prepared for emergencies, so as to reduce the fear, panic and inconvenience that surrounds a disaster

 Terrorism--Preparing for the Unexpected

Food and Water in an Emergency (A5055)(FEMA 477)
 

Shelter-in-Place in an Emergency
 

Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
 

Power Outage
 

Family Disaster Planning
Preparing for Disaster (A4600)(FEMA 475)
Make sure your family has a plan in place before a disaster occurs. Tips are provided on how to prepare for any event with a plan that includes a supplies kit and emergency checklist for your important personal considerations, items and documents.

Helping Children Cope with Disasters (A4499)(FEMA 478)
Find tips on how to help your child to cope with disaster.

Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs (A4497)(FEMA 476)
Additional information for the elderly and people with mobility impairments or hearing, seeing, or learning disabilities.

Animal Safety
Make sure you are ready to handle pets, service animals and livestock during an emergency.

Financial Preparations
How to minimize property damage and financial risks.

Business & Industry Guide
A step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for companies of all sizes.

Related Links
 

Emergency Preparedness Kit
Emergencies can strike at any time. Be prepared with an Emergency Preparedness Kit, Adult 1- or 3-day.

www.prepare.org
Disaster preparedness materials for seniors, children, people with disabilities and animal and pet owners.