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Find a Red Cross Shelter  External Link

To find emergency shelter and supplies during a disaster, search for open Red Cross shelters by address, city, state, and/or zip code. ... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

Safe and Well List  External Link

If you have been affected by a disaster, post a "safe and well message" that your loved ones can view, or search for loved ones who have registered.... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

Ready.gov: Community and State Information

Also available in: Spanish 

Contact your state or local government to learn how you can prepare for emergency events that may occur in your area.... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Ready.gov: Wildfires

Also available in: Spanish 

If you live where there is an abundance of plants and other vegetation that can easily catch fire, you may be vulnerable to wildfires and you should take the following three simple steps to prepare. ... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Interim Immunization Recommendations for Individuals Displaced by a Disaster

The CDC discusses their recommendations for immunizing people who have been displaced by a disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane. In addition to the vaccines given routinely, several vaccines a... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Personal Preparation and Storage of Safe Water

After an emergency, such as a flood, hurricane, or earthquake, drinking water may not be available or safe to drink. This information will help you plan for treating and storing your water in the even... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Add 'ICE' to Your Cell Phone  External Link

Emergency physicians recommend that people add "ICE" entries in their cell phone address books." ICE stands for "In Case of Emergency." If you arrive in the emergency department unconscious, emergency... Details >

American College of Emergency Physicians  External Link

American Red Cross: Ways to Help  External Link

The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies every day. Learn about how to donate blood, take safety courses ,and volunteer in your community. ... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

Caregiving and Babysitting  External Link

This course is offered by American Red Cross chapters to help 11-to-15-year old baby-sitters care for children and infants, handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents, and ... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

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