For Families and Individuals

Natural Disasters

• Earthquake
• Fire or Wildfire
• Flood & Dam Failure
• Hurricane & High Wind
• Landslide
• Thunderstorm
• Tsunami
• Volcano
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat

Man-made Disasters

• Bioterrorism
• Bioterrorism Agents (CDC)
• Bioterrorism Overview (CDC)
• Bioterrorism
• Chemical Emergencies  (CDC)
• Overview (CDC)
• When to Evacuate due to Chemical Agents (CDC)
• When to Shelter-in-Place due to Chemical Agents (CDC)
• Pandemic Influenza and Diseases
• Dealing with an Influenza Pandemic (Ready.gov)
• Key facts about Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine (CDC)
• Influenza Pandemic Planning (Pandemicflu.gov)
• What to do if you get sick? (CDC)
• Radiation Emergencies
• Radiation Emergencies (CDC)
• Radiation Emergencies Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)
• When to Evacuate due to a Radiation Emergency (CDC)
• When to Shelter-in-Place due to a Radiation Emergency (CDC)
• Terrorism
• Are You Ready (FEMA)

Plan

• Family Emergency Planning (Ready.gov)
• Planning with Kids (Ready.gov)
• Just in case - Family Plan (Ready.gov)

Persons with Special Needs:

• Pregnant Women (CDC)
• People With Chronic Conditions (CDC)
• People With Disabilities (CDC)
• Patients or Participants in Clinical Studies (CDC)

Older Americans:

• Communications Planning (Ready.gov)
• Pet Emergency Planning (Red Cross)
• Farm & Barnyard Emergency Planning (Red Cross)
• Financial Planning  (Red Cross)

Prepare

• Emergency Supplies (Ready.gov )
• In Your First Aid Kit (Ready.gov)
• Medical records preparation (CDC)
• Unique Family Needs (Ready.gov)
• Older Americans (Ready.gov)
• Special Needs (Ready.gov)
• Communication preparation (Ready.gov)

Respond

• Evacuation  (Red Cross)
• Seeking Assistance  (FEMA)
• Dealing with Traumatic Events and Mental Stress (SAMHSA)
• Rebuilding (FEMA)

Dealing with Injury:

• Burns (CDC)
• Emergency Wound Care After a Natural Disaster (CDC)

Traumatic Events and Mental Health:

• Coping With a Traumatic Event (CDC)
• Mental Health Aspects of Terrorism (SAMHSA)
• Disaster Counseling (SAMHSA)
• After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress (SAMHSA)
• How to Deal With Grief (SAMHSA)
• Recognizing and Reducing Anxiety in Times of Crisis (SAMHSA)
• The Long-term Impact of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life (SAMHSA)
• Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event: The Recovery Process Continues (SAMHSA)
• A Guide For Older Adults (SAMHSA)

• Please review our other information on Traumatic Events and Mental Health

Teachers:

• Tips for Teachers: How to Help Children Cope With War (SAMHSA)
• Talking with Young Children about War and Terrorism (SAMHSA)
• Talking with School-Age Children about War and Terrorism (SAMHSA)
• Talking with Teenagers about War and Terrorism (SAMHSA)
• Tips for Teachers: How to Help Children Cope With War (SAMHSA)
• Marking Disaster Anniversaries in the Classroom (SAMHSA)
• Questions to Help Children Talk About a Disaster (SAMHSA)