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Emergency Preparedness Information

The Division of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination (DEPC) is the principal emergency planning resource for the NIH and is responsible for coordinating all NIH resources essential to emergency planning and preparedness functions.

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Pandemic Flu

One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Severe Weather/Weather Safety

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Bulleted List Item Floods and Flash Floods

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Bulleted List Item Survive the Commute When Disaster Strikes

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Natural Disasters

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Bulleted List Item NOAA: Fire Weather Information Center

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Bulleted List Item Are You Ready? In-depth Citizen Preparedness Guide

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Disaster & Emergency Planning

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Bulleted List Item Emergency Preparedness for People with Special Needs

Bulleted List Item Preparing for Disaster: Your Family Disaster Plan (PDF)

Bulleted List ItemFamilies: Preparing for an Emergency (PDF)

No one wants to think and worry about disasters. A few simple steps will help prepare and protect your family and assure that your children feel safe and are safe.

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Bulleted List Item Emergency Food and Water Supplies (PDF)

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Bulleted List Item Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now. (PDF)

Bulleted List Item Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)

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Terrorism

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Bulleted List Item Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Other Helpful Websites

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Contact Information

For general emergency preparedness inquiries, please contact:

Division of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination
301-496-1985

DEPC Staff
Michael L. Spillane, Director
Mary Ann Bell, Fire/Evacuation Drills
Ellen Gary, Red Alert Critical
James Stringfellow, SendWordNow