Ascension LibTip Disaster Preparedness Resources
This list, prepared by the Ascension Sacred Heart's Medical Librarian from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of Ascension Health of either the organization or their contents, expressed views, programs, or political activities. Further, Ascension does not endorse any commercial products that may be advertised or available from these organizations or on these websites. This list is not meant to be comprehensive; the exclusion of a site does not reflect the quality of that site. Please note that sites and URLs are subject to change without warning. 31 March 2023 MASH
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Children and Disasters
https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Children-and-Disasters/Pages/default.aspx
This AAP website provides information on equitable disaster planning and management for children of all ages.
American Hospital Association (AHA) - Emergency Readiness
https://www.aha.org/websites/2006-05-12-emergency-readiness
The AHA provides links to resources that can aid hospitals in emergency situations.
American Medical Association (AMA) - Public Health
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health
This AMA website offers physicians tools they may need to face challenges from cancer to COVID-19, vaccinations to tobacco use, and so much more.
American Public Health Association (APHA) - Get Ready
http://www.getreadyforflu.org/
This updated APHA website helps American prepare for all disasters and hazards, including flu, infectious diseases, natural disasters and other emergencies. It includes information on preventing coronavirus, the flu, fact sheets on people with disabilities, and keeping pets safe in an emergency.
https://www.redcross.org/
Provides information on disaster preparedness such as wildfires. Information about donating blood. And being a volunteer in a disaster, at a blood drive, or being a digital advocate.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) - Emergency Preparedness
https://apic.org/professional-practice/emergency-preparedness
Provides links to information on a variety of topics from natural disasters to pandemics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/
CDC - Bioterrorism
https://emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism/
CDC - Emergency Preparedness & Response
https://emergency.cdc.gov/
CDC - National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh
CDC - National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncird
CDC - National Center for Emergency and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid
CDC - Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters
CDC - Hurricanes
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes
Department of Energy (DOE)
https://www.energy.gov
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory -
Advice for Safeguarding Buildings Against Chemical or Biological Attack
http://securebuildings.lbl.gov/printer.html
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Ready.gov
https://www.ready.gov
Ready.gov - Hurricanes
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP)
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
DAIP provides survivors with information, support, services, and means to access and apply for disaster assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
https://www.fema.gov/
Environmental Protection Agency - Chemicals and Toxics Topics
https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/chemicals-and-toxics-topics
Food and Drug Administration - Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-organization/center-drug-evaluation-and-research-cder
FDA - Bioterrorism and Drug Preparedness
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/emergency-preparedness-drugs/bioterrorism-and-drug-preparedness
FDA - Emergency Preparedness - Drugs
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/emergency-preparedness-drugs
FDA - National Disaster Preparedness and Response - Drugs
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/emergency-preparedness-drugs/natural-disaster-preparedness-and-response-drugs
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Center for Health Security
https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/
International Association for Disaster Preparedness and Response (DERA)
https://disasters.org/
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/
MedlinePlus - Disaster Preparation and Recovery
https://medlineplus.gov/disasterpreparationandrecovery.html
MedlinePlus - Biodefense and Bioterrorism
https://medlineplus.gov/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html
Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER)
https://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/
https://www.weather.gov/
https://www.virtualbiosecuritycenter.org/