Disaster Web Sites

This is a partial list of Web sites that have disaster-related materials. A more complete list can be found on the FEMA Web site.

• Hurricane Strike
  Hurricane Science and Safety For Students
  
  
• Flood Facts
  
  
• A+ Learning Galleries
  'A+ Learning Galleries' is a place to learn and explore science and nature, from the microscopic to the cosmic. Each Learning Gallery contains a collection of images relating to one science or nature topic with text annotations. Great for students. Lots of information and links to other sites for further exploration. Ages: 6th grade to adult
  
  
• Alaska Public Seismic Network
  Alaska Public Seismic Network - Alaska is dedicated to the promotion of awareness and information about earthquakes in general.
  
  
• Alaska Volcano Observatory
  Covers status of volcanoes in Alaska plus volcanoes in the Northeast Asian area (which may affect Pacific air traffic).
  
  
• American Meteorological Society
  The American Meteorological Society currently promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
  
  
• American Red Cross
  Provides information on all Red Cross services, its chapters, health and safety services and disaster-specific preparedness information.
  
  
• American Red Cross/CNN/IBM
  The website is a cooperative effort designed to help disaster victims and the disaster relief community worldwide by facilitating the exchange of information on the Internet.
  
  
• Canadian Burn Survivors Association
  This association was formed to provide information and help to burn survivors and their families.
  
  
• Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW)
  CREW is a public-private coalition working to reduce the risk of Cascadia region earthquake hazards.
  
  
• Center for Earth Research and Information
  
  
• Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium
  A partnership of the federal government and seven states most affected by an earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic zone: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee
  
  
• Children, Stress and Natural Disasters: A Guide For Teachers
  
  
• Corporation for National Service
  When a disaster strikes, participants in this community-based program provide assistance through local commuity partnerships or through the American Red Cross or FEMA.
  
  
• Dartmouth Flood Observatory
  A research tool for mapping, measurement and analysis of major flood events using remote sensing.
  
  
• Department of Agriculture
  Information on USDA programs, missions, agencies and programs, USDA's new and current information, a government information locator service, and a topical guide to Agriculture programs.
  
  
• Department of Commerce
  Information concerning the department's role in developing innovative technologies, gathering and disseminating statistical data, measuring economical growth, and predicting the weather.
  
  
• Department of Energy
  Technical information as well as scientific and educational programs for technology policy, and institutional leadership relative to achieving efficiency in energy use.
  
  
• Department of Transportation
  The department is the primary agency responsible for civilian and military transportation support when federal resources become involved in disaster relief efforts
  
  
• Disaster Connection
  Data on and connections to disaster and disaster management topics.
  
  
• Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California at Berkeley
  
  
• Earthquake Reporting Service
  U.S. Geological survey and UC Berkeley service for earthquake reporting
  
  
• Environmental Protection Agency
  Access to EPA documents describing environmental information, as well as links to Information Locators that can be obtained from the EPA and related organizations.
  
  
• Earth Observation For Identification of Natural Disasters News
  
  
• Eye on the World - Violent Planet Page
  
  
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
  This extensive site by the primary federal agency tasked with responding to and helping communities recover from disaster, provides information on current disasters, preparedness and mitigation actions, training opportunities, flood maps, a reference library and information for disaster victims on filing for benefits and recovering from disasters.
  
  
• Geo Monitoring Website
  This webpage is a resource of links for natural disasters.
  
  
• Gift From Within -- A nonprofit organization for Survivors of Trauma and Victimization
  Gift from Within is a non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. They develop and disseminate educational material, including videotapes. They also maintain a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in a national network of peer support. Such material includes an article titled "School Disaster: Planning and Initial Interventions," and a video called "PTSD in Children: Move in the Rhythm of the Child."
  
  
• Home Page of Volcano World
  Topics include volcano parks, volcanoes of the world and current eruptions. Site has a search engine.
  
  
• Humane Society of the United States
  Provides information on how pet and animal owners should prepare for disasters.
  
  
• Illinois CES Disaster Resources
  Information on disaster preparedness and recovery for the state of Illinois and the Internet community.
  
  
• Intellicast
  This newly redesigned site is one of the world's premier weather information sources.
  
  
• International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
  This U.N.-sponsored decade is designed to alert the world about the issue of natural disasters, and how their effects can be managed. This web site has information about Internet conferences related to World Disaster Reduction Day, October 8, 1997
  
  
• Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam
  Provides information on typhoons for the western Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Gulf.
  
  
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - U.S. Weather Map
  A map of current weather conditions across the United States.
  
  
• Masters of Disaster Curriculum
  K-8 curriculum of disaster safety.
  
  
• NASA Images Catalog
  
  
• National Drought Mitigation Center
  Drought data, planning, and history
  
  
• National Emergency Management Association
  Association is a unique partnership among state directors of emergency management.
  
  
• National Interagency Fire Center
  Support center for all wildfire information and technology, including fire weather data
  
  
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
  Describing, monitoring, and predicting changes in the Earth's environment in order to ensure and enhance sustainable economic opportunities.
  
  
• National Severe Storms Laboratory
  
  
• National Weather Service Homepage
  Links to all National Weather Services Offices and River Forecast Centers, as well as disaster survey reports, national hazard statistics and information on significant weather events. Also includes tsunami warnings and publications.
  
  
• Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado
  The Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado is a national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters.
  
  
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  The commission offers nuclear industry information.
  
  
• Office of Hydrology
  Provides administrative, policy, and technical guidance for hydrological matters.
  
  
• Online Guide to Meteorology
  A collection of multimedia instructional modules that introduce and explain fundamental concepts in meteorology.
  
  
• Oregon Fire and Emergency Services Kids Stuff
  A site just for kids.
  
  
• Operation Fresh Start
  An initiative designed to help individuals and communities incorporate sustainable principles and technologies into their plans when they recover from a flood, earthquake, or other disaster. Sponsored by the US Department of Energy, Operation Fresh Start is a gateway to information from a variety of federal agencies that deal with disaster recovery.
  
  
• Risk Watch
  
  
• Resources for Public Safety Education
  Games and image resources for education of public safety.
  
  
• Saint Louis Earthquake Research and Information
  
  
• The San Francisco Bay Area Governments' Earthquake Hazard Maps
  Provides answers to frequently asked questions about the report and maps, helps view earthquake hazard maps by city and by scenario.
  
  
• San Mateo Operational Area Office of Emergency Services
  This website was created to allow San Mateo (California) County residents to be better prepared in the event of a disaster.
  
  
• Small Business Administration
  The U.S. Small Business Administration serves as the federal disaster bank in the wake of disasters, offering Home Disaster loans, Business Physical disaster loans, and Economic Injury Disaster loans.
  
  
• Storm Chaser Homepage
  
  
• Storm Prediction Center
  Convective watches, severe local storm information and achieved data
  
  
• Storm97
  Current disaster related topics in the news, preparedness information, special feature on lightning, multi-media illustration and interactive games covering natural disaster topics.
  
  
• Suggestions for Adults Talking and Thinking with Children About the Terrorist Attacks:
  
  
• Suggestions for Educators Meeting the Needs of Students
  
  
• Surfnetkids
  "Surfing the Net with Kids" ferrets out the best of the online world for kids, parents and teachers.
  
  
• Tornado Site
  A comprehensive site about tornados supported in part by the National Science Foundation
  
  
• Tornadochaser Kids Site
  Everything you could want to know about tornados, including activities and free stuff
  
  
• Tropical Prediction Center
  The latest analysis, forecast, and warning information for Atlantic and eastern North Pacific cyclones.
  
  
• United States Army Corps of Engineers
  During disaster response and recovery, the Corps of Engineers conducts power generation, provides ice and portable water, emergency repair to buildings, conducts damage assessments, levee repairs and provides sandbags and debris clearance.
  
  
• United States Fire Administration
  
  
• United States Geological Survey
  Site provides access to USGS fact sheets, general information and contacts, public issues, education, grant information, and Internet resources. Site also has links for information on floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other disasters.
  
  
• USGS/ David A. Johnston Cascades Volcano Observatory
  The observatory, part of the United States Geological Survey helps people to live safely with volcanoes and other natural hazards including earthquakes, landslides, and debris flows.
  
  
• University of Washington Geophysics Program
  Seismology and earthquake maps and research
  
  
• USA TODAY: Weather Front Page
  
  
• Volcano Disaster Assistance Program
  This program is designed to assist foreign governments to mitigate the effects of volcanic unrest and volcanic eruption.
  
  
• The Weather Channel
  The Weather Channel broadcasts local forecasts for more than 4000 National Weather Service zones across the country. The network also offers forecasts targeted to viewers with specific weather needs including pilots, business travelers, skiers, gardeners, sailors and cross country drivers.
  
  
• West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
  Provides tsunami information for the United States and Alaska.
  
  
• PA National Weather Service Office
  Kids' Weather Page from the State College, PA National Weather Service Office.
  
  
• San Francisco Exploratorium
  San Francisco Exploratorium's new site to mark the tenth anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake.
  
  
• Sparky the Fire Dog Celebrates First Anniversary
  Sparky the official mascot of the nonprofit National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), made his Internet debut in September 1998 as host of an interactive website designed to teach kids and their families about safety.

Note to Teachers: If there are disaster-related sites that you have found to be helpful, please let us know and we will add them to this list.