What health- and human services-related resources does HHS offer for professionals working in a hurricane or other disaster situation?

HHS offers a variety of resources to assist professionals before, during, and after a hurricane or other disaster:

Emergency Preparedness & Response (CDC)
This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Disaster Technical Assistance Center (SAMHSA)
When disasters strike, State and Territory mental health/substance abuse agencies and local service providers are suddenly thrust onto the frontline for response and recovery efforts. Often they find themselves confronting new or unknown problems for which no amount of preplanning is possible. The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center provides support and resources for these professionals.
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs (ACF)
The National Child Care Information Center provides a sample of Federal agencies, national organizations, and publications that have information for child care providers on preparing for emergencies. Related resources for parents, child care providers, and schools are also included.
Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps, Office of the Surgeon General, offers a number of sites to assist professionals:
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (AHRQ)
The AHRQ site provides information about public health preparedness research, community planning tools and resources, surge capacity, and other topics. They also offer an e-mail subscription service for professionals interested in important bioterrorism planning and response.
Emergency Preparedness for Business (CDC)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides resource information for a variety of business concerns including:
- Business Emergency Management Planning
- Facility Protection (building air, security, high-rise and chemical plant protections)
- Emergency Response Resources for:

Last Updated: 04/03/2008