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This FEMA web page contains a wealth of information and resources on developing disaster response plans, from planning considerations to comprehensive preparedness and emergency operation planning guides. It also features pre-disaster recovery planning guides tailored to different levels of government.
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This web page includes a form which allows families to create a family emergency communication plan that can be emailed to family members as a PDF. The form contains places to enter vital household information, emergency contacts, emergency meeting places, and medical information.
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This web page provides information and tools to help people with disabilities and their families to plan and prepare for disasters. General tips and tools are included, as well as information specifically for groups of people including people who take medications, people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people who are blind or who have low vision, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people with mobility disabilities.
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This web page explores the impacts working with disaster survivors may have on rescue workers, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and journalists and provides strategies for resilience and self-care. It explores tips for avoiding retraumatization of people receiving services and discusses the importance of professional wellness, noting possibilities for burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization.
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This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all types of hazardous materials-related incidents. Resources cover specific types of hazardous materials, related laws and regulations, and emergency procedures.
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At this web page, DHS details First Responder Capability, a program dedicated to providing first responders with technical assistance and inventive solutions to challenges caused by the nature of their jobs. The web page provides information on grants and training, as well as additional topical research and resources.
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This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an epidemic or pandemic. Resources cover vaccination and pandemic planning, pandemic response plans, and tips for health and safety.
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This web page summarizes the effects disasters and traumatic events can have on individuals and provides strategies for relieving and addressing stress. It links to resources designed to support coping with mass violence, resources to support children and families, and other tips for disaster survivors.
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This web page offers information on the warning signs of emotional distress after an individual has experienced a natural or human-caused disaster. Warning signs are identified, and the page includes links to information about populations at greater risk and suggestions for coping with traumatic events and disasters.
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This web page provides information for staying safe during different natural disaster and severe weather events, such as earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, and more. It includes links to tips and resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from each disaster type. Description: This resource is also available in English.
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This web page shares guidelines to help evacuation shelters ensure their space is safe for transgender people. These guidelines include respecting a person’s self-identification and responding to inappropriate behavior or harassment.
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This web page contains information on how employers can help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in workers, who are at risk when there are mosquitoes at their worksites. It also provides worker recommendations, as well as specifics on the types of diseases mosquitoes spread and resources, including fact sheets.
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Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, caused a global outbreak that began in 2022. This fact sheet discusses mpox transmission, the signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment options, as well as the mpox vaccine.
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This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from acts of cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism, and cybercrime. Information and resources are grouped into areas including data breaches, failures of physical infrastructure, and all cyber incidents.
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The APHIS Animal Care program area provides national leadership on the safety and well-being of pets and other animals. This web page provides background information on the importance of this work, as well as links to resources on related laws and disaster preparedness in relation to pets and livestock.
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This web page provides information for K–12 school administrators and staff, as well as students and families, related to emergency planning. It discusses the impacts of emergencies; what to do before, during, and after school emergencies; and preventing the spread of infections in schools. It also includes links to further resources on school safety and emergency planning.
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This website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides information, guidance, and resources for individuals and communities preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster and emergency events. It includes resources for various age groups and provides tips for creating an effective individual and family disaster plan.
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This website from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides information, guidance, and resources for individuals and communities preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster and emergency events. It includes resources for various age groups and provides tips for creating an effective individual and family disaster plan.
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This web page explains that responders face heightened risk of mental illness and substance use disorders due to the nature of their work. It identifies signs of stress; ways to manage stress; and related resources, including online trainings and tip sheets.
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This web page is geared toward businesses that want to develop an emergency response plan to protect employees and minimize physical damage to their property. It provides information on developing an emergency plan as well as emergency planning resources.
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Ready.gov provides steps individuals can take before, during, and after a pandemic to reduce the likelihood of illness and stay as healthy and safe as possible. Links to related information are also provided.
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This web page from FEMA provides information regarding disaster planning and recovery for tribal governments in collaboration with federal and state emergency management agencies. It includes guidance for tribal governments interested in seeking assistance after receiving a disaster declaration, background information on FEMA tribal policies, and tools for pursuing disaster planning, mitigation, and funding assistance.
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This web page provides information for businesses to use to create a crisis communication plan as part of an overall emergency preparedness program. It provides guidance for creating messages for various audiences in an emergency and discusses development of pre-scripted messages for use during a crisis situation.
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This web page from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides guidance for American Indian and Alaska Native people seeking behavioral health information and support. It explains the importance of behavioral health and provides tools for users to learn about substance use disorders, explore tribal behavioral health coverage, and prepare for a behavioral health appointment.
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This web page details pet disaster planning and preparation. The web page describes how to devise a disaster plan that includes the needs of pets; how to build a pet disaster kit; and additional considerations for large animals, such as horses, goats, and pigs.
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