Disaster Preparedness
Be prepared for disaster.
The AMA Alliance has researched resources for being prepared in the event of a disaster. Web sites that have all the resources a business or family would need to be prepared no matter where they are when a disaster strikes are listd below. There are checklists, tips and historical examples of how being prepared helped in past crises.
American Red Cross - Preparedness for terrorism attacks, blackouts, floods and other natural disasters, including instructions for creating a Disaster Plan, being ready with emergency food and water supplies and tips on helping children cope with disasters after they occur.
Prepare.org (by the American Red Cross) - Disaster preparedness materials for seniors, children, people with disabilities and animal and pet owners.
Ready.gov (by the Department of Homeland Security) - Provides checklists and preparedness kits for businesses, families and a special section for children to get involved.
ED.gov (U.S. Department of Education) - Provides a Complete Crisis Planning Guide for Schools and Communities to help prepare schools for a crisis.
FEMA for Kids - "How Schools Can Become More Disaster Resistant."
