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Disaster Planning Information from the American Red Cross
and the Department of Homeland Security

 

The American Red Cross is well known for disaster response. Citizen education and preparedness is part of their disaster response strategy. As a result, the Red Cross has compiled valuable information related to disasters, written for the public. Triangle J has identified areas of particular interest to older adults in our Region and has provided direct links to the American Red Cross website. The topic areas are listed below. Click on the appropriate button for the direct link.

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Go! Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Go! Disaster Preparedness for the Disabled
Go! Financial Preparation
Go! Family Disaster Plan
Go! Pet Safety During a Disaster
Go! Preparing for a Hurricane
Go! Preparing for a Thunderstorm
Go! Preparing for a Tornado
Go! Preparing for a Heat Wave
Go! Preparing for a Flood
Go! Preparing for a Winter Storm
Go! Preparing for Wild Fires
Go! Preparing for a Blackout
Go! Terrorism - Preparing for the Unexpected
Go! What If You Are Told To Stay In Your Home
Go! Large Print Version Specific to Seniors & the Disabled

 

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The Department of Homeland Security

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The Department of Homeland Security was developed after the terrorist attacks of September 11. Twenty two federal agencies came together under this new department. The Federal Emergency Management Association was one of those agencies. FEMA had been charged with disaster preparedness and assistance for many years. They now work under the Department of Homeland Security to offer education and disaster assistance.

The Department of Homeland Security offers the following information for citizens to help them prepare for a variety of disasters, including terrorism. There are also links for post-disaster assistance.

 

Be Ready

Link to Ready.gov

1-800-BE-READY
(1-800-237-3239) Ready America

 

North Carolina, as part of the nationwide effort to help citizens prepare for emergencies and disasters, has developed Ready North Carolina. Specific information is available to help citizens know what to do in a variety of threatening situations.

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Disaster Help Government Web Link

... a government website working to make disaster assistance information easier to find, cut the “red tape” for citizens to apply for disaster assistance, and eliminate redundant agency processes.

 

FEMA's Are You Ready? Guide Are You Ready?
FEMA's Free In-Depth Guide
to Citizen Preparedness
1-800-480-2520

 

Go! Are You Ready? In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Go! Preparing for Disaster for People With Disabilities or Special Needs
Go! Homeland Security on Planning for Terrorism
Go! Food and Water in an Emergency - Brochure
Go! Family Disaster Supplies Kit and Plan -Brochure
Go! Floods - Before, During, & After (click on each)
Go! Protecting Your Property (Home or Business)
Go! Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
Go! USDA on Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Go! Center for Disease Control on Emergency Preparedness

Department of Homeland Security

 

In North Carolina, the NC Department of Crime Control and Public Safety takes an active role in helping citizens prepare for a disaster event.

Go! Winter Weather Safety Tips

 

 

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