Disaster Services Publications: Community Disaster Education
Materials Listed by Hazard
(Updated December 2002)Download PDF version
The following list is in subject order. Materials that cover multiple
topics or disaster preparedness in general can be found on the General
Preparedness list.
Information for writers, media personnel, and presenters on these
subjects can be found in the Talking
About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages.
Materials for Teachers and Schools can be found on the Teachers
and Schools list.
Chemical Emergencies
Drought
Earthquakes
Fire
Flood
Heat Wave
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Volcanic Eruptions
Winter Storms
 Chemical Emergencies
Your Guide to Home Chemical Safety and Emergency Procedures.
Brochure giving information about chemical safety in the home, including
accident and poisoning prevention, notification of community chemical
emergencies, shelter-in-place procedures, and evacuation. Available
on-line only.
Video: Your Guide to Home Chemical Safety and Emergency Procedures.
22-minute video that provides visual description of chemical emergency
response procedures described in the brochure. Local Red Cross chapters
can order as stock number A5045V for a nominal fee.
Drought
Fact Sheet on Water Conservation Prepared by a coalition of specialists on water conservation in Florida, and are also consistent with the recommendations that were developed through the National Disaster Education Coalition's "Drought Forum". Available on-line only.
Earthquakes
Are You Ready for an Earthquake? 4-color, 2 page brochure
that provides essential earthquake safety information on one side
and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging family
disaster planning and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can
order as stock number A4455 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
¿Está preparado para un terremoto? 2 page brochure
in Spanish that provides essential earthquake safety information
on one side and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging
family disaster planning and preparedness. Available
on-line only.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Workbook 8-page workbook that helps children
ages 5-8 learn about home fires, earthquakes, and winter storms
through activities and demonstrations led by "experts" Cool Cat
(Home Fires), Ready Rabbit (Winter Storms) and Disaster Dog (Earthquakes).
Local Red Cross chapters can order packages of 25 as stock number
A5017 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line. Also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Instructor's Manual Designed for adults to
use to lead the lessons in the Be Ready program, contains plans
for lessons on home fires, winter storms, and earthquakes. It also
contains an appendix giving information on how to reach children
effectively, working with puppets, and explaining the program to
parents. Available
on-line only.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Completion Certificate. Designed to be presented
to children who complete sections of the Be Ready 1-2-3 program.
Local Red Cross chapters can order packages of 25 as stock number
C-814 for a nominal fee.
Video: Earthquake! Do Something! 13-minute video that reinforces
family emergency planning, safety during an earthquake, and dealing
with injuries and damage after an earthquake. The videotape has
ethnically diverse actors, and shows urban and rural (not suburban)
settings. Local Red Cross chapters can order for a nominal fee.
English version stock number: A5004. Spanish version stock number
A5003S. Multilanguage stock number: A5005 (Five different voiceover
for the same video, one each in Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese,
and Tagalog (Filipino).)
27 Things To Do To Get Ready for an Earthquake An earthquake
preparedness checklist prepared by the Los Angeles Chapter of the
American Red Cross. Available on-line only:
Arabic
version
Cambodian
version
Chinese
version
English
version
Farsi
version
Japanese
version
Korean
version
Spanish
version
Tagalog
version
Vietnamese
version
People With Disabilities and Medical Concerns Information
developed through a grant from the American Red Cross/Northern California
Disaster Preparedness Project. Provides instructions and advice
on earthquake preparedness for people with physical, cognitive,
and psychiatric disabilities, as well as people with special medical
needs. Available
on-line only.
After The Earthquake Coloring Book Designed for use by children
ages 3-10 and an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the
child's feelings about an earthquake and his or her recovery process.
NOT designed for earthquake preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters
can order as stock number A2201 in packages of 25 for a nominal
fee.
Despuès del terremoto Libro de colores Spanish language
coloring book designed for use by children ages 3-10 and an adult
or older youth "helper" who can discuss the child's feelings about
an earthquake and his or her recovery process. NOT designed for
earthquake preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can order as stock
number A2201S in packages of 25 for a nominal fee.
Fire
Children's Activity Poster 17" x 22" poster. Designed for
younger children (ages 4-8) on one side and older children (ages
8-12) on the other. The "young children" side consists of four panels
on fire safety information. The "older children" side consists of
a maze, word-find, escape plan, and a list of questions & answers
about fire safety. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 50 as stock number A5034 for a nominal fee.
Fire Safety Pictorial Brochure 8-page, four-color brochure
showing adults and children participating in culturally-sensitive
and appropriate fire safety activities at home. With English and
Spanish picture captions. Local Red Cross chapters can order in
packages of 25 as stock number A5035 for a nominal fee.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Workbook 8-page workbook that helps children
ages 5-8 learn about home fires, earthquakes, and winter storms
through activities and demonstrations led by "experts" Cool Cat
(Home Fires), Ready Rabbit (Winter Storms) and Disaster Dog (Earthquakes).
Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number
A5017 for a nominal fee. Also available on-line. English
version. Spanish
version. Vietnamese version.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Instructor's Manual Designed for adults to
use to lead the lessons in the Be Ready program, contains plans
for lessons on home fires, winter storms, and earthquakes. It also
contains an appendix giving information on how to reach children
effectively, working with puppets, and explaining the program to
parents. Available
on-line only.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Completion Certificate. Designed to be presented
to children who complete sections of the Be Ready 1-2-3 program.
Local Red Cross chapters can order packages of 25 as stock number
C-814 for a nominal fee.
Fire Safety Doorknob Hang-Tag Gives important fire safety
information for adults in Spanish on one side and English on the
other. Contains messages about smoke detectors, portable heaters,
safe cooking practices, electricity, and escape planning and drills.
Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number
A5036 for a nominal fee.
Are You Ready for a Fire? 4-color, 2 page brochure that
provides essential fire safety information on one side and interactive
questions on the other side, encouraging family disaster planning
and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 25 as stock number A4456 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
¿Está preparado para un incendio? 2 page brochure
that provides essential fire safety information on one side and
interactive questions on the other side, encouraging family disaster
planning and preparedness. Available
on-line only.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention Fact Sheet. Two-page fact sheet that provides information about Carbon Monoxide and ways to prevent being harmed by this colorless, odorless, gas.
Available on-line only.
Safe Living in Your Manufactured Home Covers fire, tornado,
and flood safety for mobile and manufactured home dwellers. Local
Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A4465
for a nominal fee.
After the Fire Coloring Book Designed for use by children
ages 3-10 and an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the
child's feelings about a fire and his or her recovery process. NOT
designed for fire safety education. Local Red Cross chapters can
order in packages of 25 as stock number A2207 for a nominal fee.
Despuès un incendio Libro de colores. Spanish language
coloring book designed for use by children ages 3-10 and an adult
or older youth "helper" who can discuss the child's feelings about
a fire and his or her recovery process. NOT designed for fire safety
education. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25
as stock number A2207S for a nominal fee.
Wildfire--Are You Prepared? 3-color, 4-page brochure that
discusses steps a homeowner can take to become better prepared for
and to mitigate the effects of wildfire. Local Red Cross chapters
can order in packages of 25 as stock number A5020 for a nominal
fee. Also
available on-line.
Look Hot! Stay Cool! Presenter’s Guide. Lesson plans for
presenting the six-part youth unit and one-part adult unit of this
program. To be used by educators, not for distribution. Produced
by St. Paul Area Chapter & local fire department. Local Red
Cross chapters can order as stock number A5092 for a nominal fee.
Look Hot! Stay Cool! Children’s Activity Book. Written materials
to accompany lessons delivered for this program. Local Red Cross
chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A5092A for
a nominal fee.
Video: Look Hot! Stay Cool! Kid’s Video. 13-minute video
that works with lessons delivered in this program. Not designed
to be used as a stand-alone presentation. Local Red Cross chapters
can order as stock number A5092K for a nominal fee.
Video: Look Hot! Stay Cool! Adult Video. 13-minute video
that works with the adult lesson plan in this program. Local Red
Cross chapters can order as stock number A5092V for a nominal fee.
Flood
Are You Ready for a Flood or Flash Flood? 4-color, 2 page
brochure that provides essential flood and flash flood safety information
on one side and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging
family disaster planning and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters
can order in packages of 25 as stock number A4458 for a nominal
fee. Also
available on-line.
¿Está preparado para una inundación o para una inundación
subitá? 2 page Spanish language brochure that provides
essential flood and flash flood safety information on one side and
interactive questions on the other side, encouraging family disaster
planning and preparedness. Available
on-line only.
Flash Floods and Floods...The Awesome Power 16-page, 4-color
brochure that gives information on flash floods and floods, how
they happen, dangers to people, driving safety, and background information.
Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 10 as stock number
A4493 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
Safe Living in Your Manufactured Home Covers fire, tornado,
and flood safety for mobile and manufactured home dwellers. Local
Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A4465
for a nominal fee.
Avoiding Flood Damage. Two-page short brochure that gives tips to homeowners how to prevent flood damage. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A1220 for a nominal fee.
After the Flood Coloring Book Designed for use by children
ages 3-10 and an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the
child's feelings about a flood and his or her recovery process.
NOT designed for flood preparedness education. Local Red Cross chapters
can order in packages of 25 as stock number A2204 for a nominal
fee.
Despuès de la inundación Libro de colores
Spanish language coloring book designed for use by children ages
3-10 and an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the child's
feelings about a flood and his or her recovery process. NOT designed
for flood preparedness education. Local Red Cross chapters can order
in packages of 25 as stock number A2204S for a nominal fee.
Your Home Has Been Flooded...the First Steps Short brochure
on immediate steps to take after a flood, including safety and minimization
of further damage. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 25 as stock number A4476 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
Repairing Your Flooded Home 60-page booklet on how to perform
simple home repairs after flooding, including cleaning, sanitation,
and determining which professionals to involve for various needed
services. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 10 as
stock number A4477 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
Cómo reparar su hogar inundado 60-page Spanish language
booklet on how to perform simple home repairs after flooding, including
cleaning, sanitation, and determining which professionals to involve
for various needed services. Local Red Cross chapters can order
in packages of 10 as stock number A4477S for a nominal fee.
Heat Wave
Are You Ready for a Heat Wave? 4-color, 2 page brochure
that provides essential heat wave information on one side and interactive
questions on the other side, encouraging family disaster planning
and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 25 as stock number A5032 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
¿Está Ud. preparado para una ola de calor? Spanish
language two-page brochure that provides essential heat wave information
on one side and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging
family disaster planning and preparedness. Available
on-line only.
Hurricanes
Chain Saw Safety Fact Sheet. Provides information and instructions
on how to operate chain saws safely. Available
on-line only.
Jason and Robin's Awesome Hurricane Adventure 12-page, 4-color
workbook for children in 3rd to 6th grade about hurricane facts,
hazard avoidance, planning, supplies, and what to do when a Watch
and Warning is issued. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 25 as stock number A5044 for a nominal fee.
Video: Jason and Robin's Awesome Hurricane Adventure 10
minutes. Jason and Robin explore a hurricane and provide essential
preparedness information. Works with print brochure by same title.
Local Red Cross chapters can order as stock number A5044V for a
nominal fee.
Are You Ready for A Hurricane? 4-color, 2 page brochure
that provides essential hurricane safety information on one side
and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging family
disaster planning and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can
order in packages of 25 as stock number A4454 for a nominal fee.
Also
available on-line.
¿Está preparado para un Huricán? Spanish language
4-color, 2 page brochure that provides essential hurricane safety
information on one side and interactive questions on the other side,
encouraging family disaster planning and preparedness. Available
on-line only.
Hurricanes...Unleashing Nature's Fury! 12-page, 4-color
in-depth brochure that gives information on hurricanes, public risk
and perception, the meteorology of the storm, and how to stay safe.
Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 10 as stock number
A5030 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line. Revised Spring, 2002.
Your Evacuation Plan. Trifold brochure giving info about evacuating a home in case of disaster. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A5003 for a nominal fee. Also available on-line.
Against The Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage
8-page brochure giving the homeowner information on how to inspect
and make simple changes within homes to mitigate the potential devastating
effects of hurricane wind damage. Local Red Cross chapters can order
in packages of 25 as stock number A5023 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line
Video: Against The Wind 18-minute video that demonstrates
how to inspect and make simple changes within homes to mitigate
the potential devastating effects of hurricane wind damage. Local
Red Cross chapters can order as stock number A5023V for a nominal
fee.
Video: Home Preparedness for Hurricanes 6-minute video for
adults and families on how to prepare ahead of time for a hurricane.
Intended for general audiences. Local Red Cross chapters can order
as stock number 321333 for a nominal fee.
Video: Before the Wind Blows 12-minute video for adults
on hurricane information, planning decisions, evacuation information,
and how the Red Cross responds to hurricanes. Local Red Cross chapters
can order as stock number 321334 for a nominal fee.
Video: Hurricane Information Guide for Coastal Residents
17-minute video featuring Maury Povich, giving information on how
to prepare one's home and family for a hurricane. Local Red Cross
chapters can order as stock number 321335 for a nominal fee.
Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Chart (8-1/2" x 11") 3-color
chart covering all areas of U.S. that may be affected by Atlantic
hurricanes, including Caribbean islands, and coast from Maine to
Florida, including the Gulf of Mexico. Designed for distribution
to the public. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of
25 as stock number P4003A for a nominal fee.
Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Poster (18" x 24") 3-color poster
covering same areas as above, but larger dimensions. Designed for
use by people planning for hurricanes, tracking them, and the Damage
Assessment function. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 5 as stock number P4003 for a nominal fee.
After the Storm Coloring Book. Designed for use by children
ages 3-10 and an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the
child's feelings about a hurricane and his or her recovery process.
NOT designed for hurricane preparedness education. Local Red Cross
chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A2206 for a
nominal fee.
Despuès de la tempestad Libro de colores. Spanish
language coloring book designed for use by children ages 3-10 and
an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the child's feelings
about a hurricane and his or her recovery process. NOT designed
for hurricane preparedness education. Local Red Cross chapters can
order in packages of 25 as stock number A2206S for a nominal fee.
Thunderstorms
Are You Ready for a Thunderstorm? 4-color, 2 page brochure
that provides essential thunderstorm and lightning safety information
on one side and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging
family disaster planning and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters
can order in packages of 25 as stock number A5009 for a nominal
fee. Also
available on-line.
¿Está preparado para una tormenta elèctrica?
Spanish language two-page brochure that provides essential thunderstorm
and lightning safety information on one side and interactive questions
on the other side, encouraging family disaster planning and preparedness.
Available
on-line only.
Thunderstorms... Tornadoes... Lightning, Nature’s Most Violent
Storms 16-page, 4-color in-depth brochure that gives information
on thunderstorms, tornadoes, and lightning, the science behind these
phenomena, and how to stay safe. Replaces Thunderstorm brochure
A5001. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 10 as stock
number A1122 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line
Tornadoes
Are You Ready for a Tornado? 4-color, 2 page brochure that
provides essential tornado safety information on one side and interactive
questions on the other side, encouraging family disaster planning
and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 25 as stock number A4457 for a nominal fee. Also
available on-line.
¿Está preparado para un tornado? Spanish language
two-page brochure that provides essential tornado safety information
on one side and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging
family disaster planning and preparedness. Available
on-line only.
Thunderstorms, Tornados, Lightning… Nature's Most Violent Storms. 16-page, 4-color in-depth brochure that gives information on these hazards, how they happen, and how to stay safe. Includes a section on tornado safety for schools. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 10 as stock number A1122 for a nominal fee. Also available on-line.
Safe Living in Your Manufactured Home Covers fire, tornado,
and flood safety for mobile and manufactured home dwellers. Local
Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A4465
for a nominal fee.
After the Tornado Coloring Book Designed for use by children
ages 3-10 and an adult or older youth "helper" who can discuss the
child's feelings about a tornado and his or her recovery process.
NOT designed for tornado preparedness education. Local Red Cross
chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number A2205 for a
nominal fee.
Despuès del tornado Libro de colores Spanish language
coloring book designed for use by children ages 3-10 and an adult
or older youth "helper" who can discuss the child's feelings about
a tornado and his or her recovery process. NOT designed for tornado
preparedness education. Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages
of 25 as stock number A2205S for a nominal fee.
Volcanic Eruptions
Volcano Safety Information Fact Sheet. Provides information
on how to prepare for and deal with a volcanic eruption. Prepared
in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Survey. Available
on-line only
Winter Storms
Be Ready 1-2-3 Workbook 8-page workbook that helps children
ages 5-8 learn about home fires, earthquakes, and winter storms
through activities and demonstrations led by "experts" Cool Cat
(Home Fires), Ready Rabbit (Winter Storms) and Disaster Dog (Earthquakes).
Local Red Cross chapters can order in packages of 25 as stock number
A5017 for a nominal fee. Also available on-line English
version. Spanish
version. Vietnamese version.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Instructor's Manual Designed for adults to
use to lead the lessons in the Be Ready program, contains plans
for lessons on home fires, winter storms, and earthquakes. It also
contains an appendix giving information on how to reach children
effectively, working with puppets, and explaining the program to
parents. Available
on-line only.
Be Ready 1-2-3 Completion Certificate. Designed to be presented
to children who complete sections of the Be Ready 1-2-3 program.
Local Red Cross chapters can order packages of 25 as stock number
C-814 for a nominal fee.
Are You Ready for a Winter Storm? 4-color, 2 page brochure
that provides essential winter storm safety information on one side
and interactive questions on the other side, encouraging family
disaster planning and preparedness. Local Red Cross chapters can
order in packages of 25 as stock number A4464 for a nominal fee.
Available
on-line only.
¿Está preparado para una tormenta de invierno? Spanish
language two-page brochure that provides essential winter storm
safety information on one side and interactive questions on the
other side, encouraging family disaster planning and preparedness.
Available
on-line only.
Winter Storms . . . The Deceptive Killers 12-page, 4-color
that gives information on dealing with wind, cold, ice, and heavy
snow. Provides winter storm facts, information about wind chill,
hypothermia and frostbite, and gives safety information for dealing
with winter storms at home or when traveling. Local Red Cross chapters
can order in packages of 10 as stock number A4493 for a nominal
fee. Also available
on-line. Revised winter, 2002.
Safe Steps for Winter Weather. 9" x 12" trifold brochure
w/information about wind chill, snow-covered walks and drives, and
safe snow shoveling and winter dress. Local Red Cross chapters can
order in packages of 25 as stock number A5056 for a nominal fee.
Video: Surviving the Cold video 16-minute video giving important
safety information to prevent problems when exposed to winter weather.
Produced in 1984, this video is still current and makes an excellent
visual component for a winter storm education program. Local Red
Cross chapters can order as stock number 321709 for a nominal fee.
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