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November 02, 2011 November 9 Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test
Create an emergency plan. You can fill in the blanks on our template or create a plan of your own.
Put together an emergency supply kit. Visit our preparedness page for more information.
Tsunami Evacuation Zone Mapping Tool |
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Emergency preparedness kits should contain the essentials your family needs to survive during a disaster: fresh water, food, cleaning materials, clothing, and blankets. Visit this link for a comprehensive list to help in assembling a kit of your own. |
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For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. |
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Assistance is available for affected individuals and businesses after a Presidential disaster declaration. Individuals or busineses that require assistance should register with the Federal Emergency Mananagement Agency's National Tele-registration Center at 1(800) 637-3362 or 1(800) 462-7585 (tty). Once an application is processed, further assistance may be coordinated through a Disaster Recovery Center established in declared counties or regionally. Representatives of federal, state, local, and volunteer organizations are made available to help disaster victims who are applying for assistance. |
NIMS Compliance Worksheet |
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Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 "Management of Domestic Incidents" required that states and local jurisdictions adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Read more
FY 2008 NIMS Compliance Announcement Memo FY 2008 NIMS Compliance Objective Metrics - Local |
As a contribution to the building of training to support the communication of tsunami risk to the public, the IOC of UNESCO has developed the TsunamiTeacher Information and Resource Toolkit. The Toolkit brings together a wealth of new and existing information on tsunamis into a single, reliable, and verified global resource that is widely accessible to people, groups and governments around the world. TsunamiTeacher aims to build awareness and capacity to respond and mitigate the impact of tsunamis through the sharing of knowledge, research, and best practices.
American Red Cross Disaster Response Courses - Hawaii Chapter
By taking FREE disaster response courses with the Red Cross you can help your community. The Red Cross courses teach you how to Manage and Evacuation Shelter, Conduct Disaster Assessment, and Provide Direct Assistance to Families in need. Go to Hawaii Red Cross for course information on Adult/Youth/Infant CPR and First aid, Youth lessons, Caregiving and Nurse Aide Competency, and more.
Since September 11, 2001, Americans are more aware than ever of the threat of terrorist acts on home soil. In the days following the attacks we saw immediate and selfless volunteering, generous monetary gifts, blood donations, and an outpouring of support and patriotism across America. Sustaining that spirit of volunteerism and unity is crucial to defending the freedoms America holds dear.
Americans are working together to strengthen their communities. President George W. Bush is working to support community-based efforts through the newly-proposed Citizen Corps. This broad network of volunteer efforts will harness the power of the American people by relying on their individual skills and interests to prepare local communities to effectively prevent and respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, or any kind of disaster.