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.
The Red Cross also wants families to be re-united after a disaster event. They have a separate website to allow individuals to register so that family members can locate them online and know they are safe.
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List Yourself as Safe https://disastersafe.redcross.org/ 1-866-GETINFO Contact the Humane Society for Pet Registries http://www.hsus.org |
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. They have organized a nationwide "Be Ready" program and have a 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.
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Are You Ready? |
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Want to watch a video on how to get ready? Watch them for seniors, pets, those with disabilities, and a general get ready video.
This government site was developed in response to Hurricane Katrina to assist disaster victims easily access disaster response information and to be able to register for assistance online. It is also possible to follow an application and receive status information online. Over fifty forms of assistance are accessible from this web portal.
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A part of this website is another portal called Disaster Help. This site provides specific information on how to move forward and cope in the aftermath of a disaster.
And much more...
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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In North Carolina, the NC Department of Crime Control and Public Safety takes an active role in helping citizens prepare for a disaster event.
The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been intimately involved in pet rescue and placement operations in the past. They would be a good resource to know about.
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension has a Disaster Information Center online.
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