Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Resource Center for the National Hurricane Conference. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. The Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) provides various resources and useful information for those in the disaster behavioral health field. New
Buildings: "Define. Plan. Train."SPECIAL REPORT: 10 Considerations to Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, by Jana J. Madsen, Linda K. Monroe, Regina Raiford, and Clara M.W. Vangen, November 2001. Updated
Traveler's Emergency Network (TEN) an international membership organization dedicated to providing the best travel assistance services for a low annual membership fee: 24 hour access to medical experts, emergency evacuation, repatriation home after stabilization, transportation home for dependents, return of mortal remains, Seven Corners International, and many other travel benefits.
Commuter Safety Red Cross. Planning for emergencies everywhere.Emergencies can occur quickly and without warning, so planning is a crucial first step toward a calm and effective response. The American Red Cross has worked with the U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Transit Administration and the American Public Transit Association to develop information to help you prepare for emergencies that arise during your commute. New
Recommended Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Passenger Trains. Emergency prepardeness, Emergency plan, Intercity rail passenger trains, Commuter rail, Railroad Safety, Passenger train safety, Railroad Accidents, Transportation Safety, High speed ground transportation, System safety. New
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Disaster Planning and Response by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (USDHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Learn more about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in disaster planning, internal and external DEI practices for your organization, and key DEI terms. Although disasters affect everyone, they often shine a spotlight on longstanding disparities and inequities experienced by people from racial and ethnic minority groups, people with low incomes, and other communities with less power and access to resources. These groups are also disproportionately affected by disasters due to decades of systemic and environmental injustices. New
Preparedness Videos. In order to encourage Americans to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with The Advertising Council, has sponsored public service advertisements (PSAs) that educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all kinds of emergencies. (in English and Espa&ntilda;ol), Prepare to Protect, Alerts, Build a Kit, Business, Communications Plan, Disasters, Disaster Tips, National Preparedness Month, Ghostbusters, Plan Ahead, Individuals and Communities, Storm Surge, Wildfires New
Commuter Emergency Plan (Fillable 82 kb.pdf) Use this PDF form to make sure you have a plan for traveling between work and home, and other commonly visited locations, in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, list your normal and some alternative routes you can use to get to your destinations. Keep a copy of this plan in your wallet or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. Updated
Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers some important tips to handle situations before and during a fire, and to address fire prevention within private homes. It is important to recognize that all people living with mobility impairments do not have the same type of home. Therefore, the tips should be used only as a model to be modified and adjusted to fit each individual's private residence.
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