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Cover Image Disaster Emergency Needs Assessment Disaster Emergency Needs Assessment

This module is one of nine modules prepared by INTERWORKS for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Disaster Preparedness office in Geneva.

Guides  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Disaster Planning for Animals Disaster Planning for Animals

Identify the types of disasters that are likely to occur in your area, and then develop a plan for each one. Some disasters to consider are fire, flood, earthquakes, severe...

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Disaster Preparedness for people with disabilities Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities has been designed to help individuals with physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities prepare for natural disasters and their consequences.

Reports  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Disaster Preparedness Guide for Pet Owner Disaster Preparedness Guide for Pet Owner

We typically think of disasters as cataclysmic events such as floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes. Although we all like to think, “It will never happen to me,” disasters can strike anyone at...

Guides  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover image Disaster Services publications materials for teachers and schools Disaster Services publications materials for teachers and schools

Many American Red Cross Community Disaster Education materials about natural hazards are used in classrooms every day.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image disaster-preparedness-for-people-with-disabilities disaster-preparedness-for-people-with-disabilities-disabilities-preparedness-for-people-with-disabilities

To complete a personal assessment, create a list of your personal needs and the resources available to meet them in a disaster environment.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Earthquake tips for owners of service animals and pets Earthquake tips for owners of service animals and pets

Earthquakes can be a frightening experience for the animals in our lives.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Earthquake Tips for people with visual disabilities Earthquake Tips for people with visual disabilities

Dealing with an earthquake can be especially challenging for individuals with visual impairments.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Emergency Evacuation Preparedness

A Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations

Guides  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency Preparedness For People With Disabilities Emergency Plan for people with Disabilities

Some emergencies can force a person to evacuate their home; others may require the evacuation of whole neighborhoods, while still others may necessitate people staying in their homes for days.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency Plans for Mobile home Parks Emergency Plans for Mobile Home Parks

The following information is provided as a general guide to developing an emergency evacuation plan for mobile home parks in floodways. It contains guidelines and specific information that may be...

Reports  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency Preparedness For People With Disabilities Emergency Preparedness For People With Disabilities

This booklet provides emergency preparedness tips for individuals with various disabilities.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency Preparedness for people with special medical needs Emergency Preparedness for people with special medical needs

Dealing with a disaster, such as an earthquake, storm, or power outage, can be especially frightening for individuals with special medical needs.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and people with disabilities Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and people with disabilities

In the event of a serious disaster, everyone should be self-sufficient for at least three days without help or emergency services.

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness
Cover Image Emergency salvage of flood damaged family papers Emergency salvage of flood damaged family papers

During the 1993 Midwest floods, the National Archives staff developed technical tips to guide individuals in emergency stabilization and salvage of damaged documents, photographs, books, and other personal papers. It...

Article  Coop Emergency Preparedness