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Sources of Emergency and Disaster Health Information from the U.S. Government
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Search for state organizations and agencies involved in disaster planning and response.
Federal Organizations
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), PHE.gov - Public Health Emergency, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Information about preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of U.S. public health emergencies and disasters
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Information and resources related to preparing for and responding to public health emergencies
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Information about harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances - Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness for Environmental Health Practitioners
Information for environmental health practioners about preparing for and responding to threats to the environment such as biologic and infectious waste, food protection, and radiation - National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH)
Resources about protecting the health and safety of workers responding to a disaster or emergency event - Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
Information on public health preparedness and emergency response
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
**On June 30, 2011, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) discontinued its Public Health Emergency Preparedness Research Program (PHEP).** Tools and resources, evidence reports, and research projects related to linkages between the clinical care delivery system and the public health infrastructure to ensure preparedness for public health emergencies and disasters developed by AHRQ are now archived and no longer maintained. - U.S. Department of Agriculture – Emergency Preparedness
Fact sheets about ensuring food safety during and following emergency events - U.S. Department of Defense - Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
Links to information about the biological effects of ionizing radiation. - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Resources to assist emergency response professionals, communities and businesses in preparing, responding and recovering from disasters
- Office of Health Affairs
Serves as the principal agent for the Department of Homeland Security’s medical and health security matters; oversees the Department's biodefense activities; leads a coordinated national architecture for biological and chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) planning and catastrophic incident management; and ensures that Department employees have an effective occupational health and safety program.
- Office of Health Affairs
- U.S. Department of State - Travel.State.Gov
Information about travel to regions and countries affected by disasters or public health emergencies - U.S. Department of Transportation – Office of Hazardous Safety Materials
Information about the safe transport of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway, and water - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Information about treatment of hazardous exposures and emergency medical preparedness - National Center for PTSD Affairs
Information on research, education, and training related to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
- Disability.gov
Information about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery that take into account the needs of people with disabilities - EMS.gov
U.S. Department of of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site with resources and training information for the emergency medical services community - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness information related to floods, fires, chemical, radiation, and other hazardous events impacting the environment and health - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Resources to support citizens and first responders to build, sustain, and improve the U.S. capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards
- Responder Knowledge Base
Online source of information on products, standards, certifications, grants, and other equipment-related information for emergency responders and planners
- Responder Knowledge Base
- U.S. Fire Administration
Fire safety information during disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes and floods - FirstResponder.gov
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's information portal for federal, state, local, and tribal first responders - Flu.gov
Comprehensive government-wide information on seasonal, H1N1 (swine), H5N1 (bird) and pandemic influenza coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Interagency Public Affairs Group on Influenza Preparedness and Response - U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Resources about bioterrorism and drug preparedness, and the safe use of drugs after a natural disaster - U.S. Geological Survey - Natural Hazards
Information about natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and landslides - U.S. Government Accountability Office - Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recontruction
Collection of reports and testimonies related to disaster preparedness, response and reconstruction - MedicalCountermeasures.gov
This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administered Web page is intended to facilitate communication between federal government agencies and stakeholders in industry and the research and development community to enhance the Nation's public health emergency preparedness. - National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Biodefense-related information including medical countermeasures against chemical, radiological and nuclear threats - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - Emergency Response
Information and research about the impact of environmental emergencies on human health - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - CounterACT Program
Information and research about therapeutic and diagnostic medical countermeasures against chemical threat agents
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- National Library of Medicine
- Disaster Information Management Research Center
Links to Web sites, databases, bibliographies, tutorials, and other scientific and consumer-oriented resources about emergency preparedness and disaster health topics - Emergency Access Initiative
Partnership of National Library of Medicine and publishers to provide free access to full text materials for healthcare professionals, librarians and other public affected by disasters - Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
Disaster-related information for the public health workforce from the National Library of Medicine and other U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries - National Network of Libraries of Medicine Emergency Preparedness and Response Tool Kit
News and resources to support emergency preparedness and response planning in libraries - REMM (Radiation Emergency Medical Management)
Guidance about clinical diagnosis and treatment of radiation injuries during radiological and nuclear emergencies - WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders
System to assist first responders and first receivers in hazardous material incidents - CHEMM (Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management)
Guidance on planning, response and recovery related to chemical mass casualty incidents
- Disaster Information Management Research Center
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Resources about hazardous conditions related to weather, climate, and coastal waters
- National Hurricane Center
U.S. National hurricane forecasts, preparedness, and tracking information - NOAA Office of Climate, Water, and Weather Services
Information on severe weather awareness and readiness
- National Hurricane Center
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information about emergency planning and response related to radiological emergencies - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Emergency Preparedness and Response
National safety and health standards for emergency responders - U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for information to support individuals, families, and special needs populations prior to, during and after disasters - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Disaster Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Information and resources about the effects of disasters and traumatic events on mental health
Information for the Public
- Citizen Corps
Resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about engaging citizens in personal preparedness, emergency skills and support for emergency responders - DisasterAssistance.gov
Information on how to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster - MedlinePlus - Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Links to consumer-oriented disaster preparedness and recovery information and related health topics from the National Library of Medicine - Ready.gov
Resources about establishing personal and business preparedness plans - USA.gov - Disaster and Emergencies Information
Resources and information for the public concerning natural disasters