Are you prepared?
Being ready for an emergency
The devastation from Hurricane Katrina has made us all
stop to consider our level of disaster preparedness. Are
you confident you'd know what to do in the event of an
emergency? Do you have everything you need to deal with
a fire, earthquake, storm, or other disaster? To help
you get started, we've organized some excellent online
resources—so you're better prepared before disaster
strikes.
General emergency sites:
Things you can do to prepare:
Preparing for specific disasters:
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Floods and
flood insurance
Essential information for people living in flood hazard
areas.
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Hurricanes
Learn about hurricanes and how to protect yourself and
your home.
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Tornadoes
Learn what to do before, during, and after a tornado.
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Fires
Get facts on smoke alarms, safe-guarding electrical
wiring, planning escape routes, and more.
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Earthquakes
Complete earthquake preparation handbook with important
survival information.
First aid and medical care:
Locating loved ones:
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Next of Kin Registry
Free contact system for locating your next of kin in
emergency situations.
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Family Links
International Red Cross site to help people find
information about their loved ones.
Children and others with special needs:
Pets:
HW cares:
We have established link to the red cross
www.harlemworldmag.com to help family and friends
connect with victims of the devastating events in the Gulf
Coast. Search our database, add information if you know
someone is safe, or check the links to other national
Hurricane Katrina survivor databases.
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