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Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides. How to create emergency plans. Publications, maps, reports, fact sheets and other materials that assist with the creation of disaster response plans.
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Hot Topics: Disasters: Business Continuity, Disasters: Emergency Plans
Professional Guides: Human Resources Manager, Occupational Medicine, Property Manager, Risk Manager, Safety Director
Emergency Preparedness Plan for Early Care & Education Center ![[doc]](graphics/file_doc.gif)
[22004] 
This document is to be used as a template, to be modified for your specific program
[22004] This document is to be used as a template, to be modified for your specific program
A Governor's Guide to Emergency Management: Natural Disasters ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Addresses the major issues a governor and his or her staff need to be aware of and prepared for
[19844] Addresses the major issues a governor and his or her staff need to be aware of and prepared for
Advice for Safeguarding Buildings Against Chemical or Biological Attack [24046]
Advice for dealing with a biological or chemical release in a building
Advice for dealing with a biological or chemical release in a building
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness [24892]
How to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
How to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
Church Congregation Disaster Guides [19976]
Guidance on how churches can prepare and respond to disasters
Guidance on how churches can prepare and respond to disasters
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 [14158]
provides general guidelines on developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
[14158] provides general guidelines on developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
Crisis Management Handbook [12608]
Adapted from A Guide for Overseas Staff, Peace Corps Volunteer Safety Council
Adapted from A Guide for Overseas Staff, Peace Corps Volunteer Safety Council
Developing a Contingency Plan [2036]
Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures
Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures
Developing and Maintaining Government Emergency Plans [26378]
Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning
[26378] Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning
Directory of Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion Consquence Assessment Models [25642]
Information about models used to determine the transport of hazardous materials released into the atmosphere
Information about models used to determine the transport of hazardous materials released into the atmosphere
Disabled People and Disaster Planning [23067]
Information relevant to assisting people with disabilities prepare for and cope with disasters
Information relevant to assisting people with disabilities prepare for and cope with disasters
Disabled: Accommodating Disabled in the Provision of Disaster Mass Care, Housing [31884]
Reference guide on equal access requirements that apply to the points-of-service that address human needs.
Reference guide on equal access requirements that apply to the points-of-service that address human needs.
Disabled: Disaster Preparedness Guide [23074]
For persons with special medical needs and disabilities
[23074] For persons with special medical needs and disabilities
Disabled: Emergency Preparedness Initiative Guide [23080]
Evacuation planning for people with disabilities and more
Evacuation planning for people with disabilities and more
Disaster Epidemiology Applied Research Program [2519]
Goal - enable an adequate level of preparedness for disasters & mitigate against future occurrences
Goal - enable an adequate level of preparedness for disasters & mitigate against future occurrences
Disaster Planning Guide for Home Health Care Providers [26808] How to prepare for the emergency that could turn a home into a makeshift hospital
Disaster Planning Guide for Small Business [36058]
Advice on developing an effective plan to protect customers and employees in the event of a disaster
[36058] Advice on developing an effective plan to protect customers and employees in the event of a disaster
Disaster Preparedness Fact Sheets [2936]
Designed principally for families - focus is on natural disaster preparedness
Designed principally for families - focus is on natural disaster preparedness
Disaster Preparedness For People With Disabilities [10990]
Guidance related to the disabled on emergency preparedness
Guidance related to the disabled on emergency preparedness
Disaster Recovery Plan Guidance for Small Business [27131]
What small businesses should consider when creating a disaster plan
[27131] What small businesses should consider when creating a disaster plan
Drinking Water Quality [20086]
Information on drinking water quality and infectious disease transmission and prevention
Information on drinking water quality and infectious disease transmission and prevention
Earthquake Planning Guides [22006]
Guides for businesses, schools, apartments, local governments, etc
Guides for businesses, schools, apartments, local governments, etc
Elements of an Emergency Action Plan [26902]
An Emergency Action Plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review
An Emergency Action Plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review
Emergency Management Guide for Business & Industry [35620]
A step by step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery
[35620] A step by step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery
Emergency Plans - Preparing for the Unexpected [2256]
General guidelines for creating well thought out emergency plans
General guidelines for creating well thought out emergency plans
Emergency Response Reference Guide [22296]
A series of articles to assist businesses create emergency response plans
[22296] A series of articles to assist businesses create emergency response plans
Emergency Response Resources [23337]
Cover disaster site management, natural disasters, terrorist response, PPE, etc
Cover disaster site management, natural disasters, terrorist response, PPE, etc
Environmental Health in Disasters [20092]
Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: a practical guide
Environmental health in emergencies and disasters: a practical guide
Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Environmental Terrorist Attacks [23338]
Preventive measures that building managers can take to protect building air environments from terrorist attacks
Preventive measures that building managers can take to protect building air environments from terrorist attacks
Guidelines for Temporary Shelter [20081]
Basic Guide for Housing - a set of questions to give you an idea of the appropriate actions to take
Basic Guide for Housing - a set of questions to give you an idea of the appropriate actions to take
Handbook for Emergency Preparation and Response [10989]
Covers 10 disaster specific situations - designed for Extension Agents
Covers 10 disaster specific situations - designed for Extension Agents
National Weather Service Publications [4205]
Large variety of fact sheets and guidelines relating to natural disasters from weather forces
Large variety of fact sheets and guidelines relating to natural disasters from weather forces
Natural Disaster Preparation [19866]
Protecting your home and family from the effects of natural disasters
Protecting your home and family from the effects of natural disasters
Natural Hazards Center Library Database [2813]
Clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters
Clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters
Natural Hazards Quiz [11020]
Test your natural hazards IQ by taking the Quiz, which covers all types of hazards
Test your natural hazards IQ by taking the Quiz, which covers all types of hazards
NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs Overview [25356]
Provides the elements to the standard
Provides the elements to the standard
OR-Oregon: What to Consider in Planning for Workplace Emergencies [28905]
In Oregon, employers with more than 10 employees must have written emergency plans
[28905] In Oregon, employers with more than 10 employees must have written emergency plans
OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements [22426]
Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness Requirements and Guidance
Principal Emergency Response and Preparedness Requirements and Guidance
Pandemic Disease Business Plan [31930]
Six different categories should be taken into consideration when a business drafts a pandemic action plan
Six different categories should be taken into consideration when a business drafts a pandemic action plan
Prevention Guides: Natural Disasters & Severe Weather [2520]
Series of 12 guides to promote health & safety before, during & after emergencies & disasters
Series of 12 guides to promote health & safety before, during & after emergencies & disasters
Protect Your Property, Home or Business from Disaster [1071]
Protection from natural hazards, earthquake, fire, flooding, high winds
Protection from natural hazards, earthquake, fire, flooding, high winds
Protecting Buildings and Their Occupants from Airborne Hazards [23486]
Technical instruction document for protection against outdoor and indoor releases of hazardous materials
Technical instruction document for protection against outdoor and indoor releases of hazardous materials
Reopening Public Facilities After a Biological Attack: A Decision-Making Framework [28482]
The criteria that must be met for a cleanup to be declared successful, allowing the reoccupation of a facility
The criteria that must be met for a cleanup to be declared successful, allowing the reoccupation of a facility
School Emergency Planning [23476] Provides school leaders with information they need to plan for any emergency
Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages [26359]
The purpose of this guide is to assist those who provide disaster safety information to the general public
The purpose of this guide is to assist those who provide disaster safety information to the general public
The Natural Hazards Working Paper Series [4206]
Summarize recent and ongoing research in the field of human adjustments to natural hazards
Summarize recent and ongoing research in the field of human adjustments to natural hazards
Transit Emergency Management [21145]
Guidelines to provide practical assistance to transit personnel, other individuals & organizations
Guidelines to provide practical assistance to transit personnel, other individuals & organizations
Water Security - Vulnerability Assessment Tools [24525]
Information and tools for security for water and wastewater systems
Information and tools for security for water and wastewater systems
Where There Is No Telephone [2920]
A handbook on short wave radio and LEO satellite communication in developing countries
A handbook on short wave radio and LEO satellite communication in developing countries
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