Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
After any type of disaster, people feel relieved to be alive. But then they often feel stress, fear and anger. Most people will also find that they can’t stop thinking about what happened. Learn how to cope with these emotions effectively.
Disaster Apps and Mobile Optimized Web Pages
During a disaster, mobile devices may be your only way to connect with others. Learn how to use NLM’s disaster apps and mobile optimized web pages before disaster strikes.
Check out this RSS feed to the CDC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response site.
Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Preparing for a disaster can reduce the fear, anxiety and losses that disasters cause. Be prepared.
Explore this list of NLM resources on all types of man-made and natural disasters.
Maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this site is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The three tenets of Ready.gov are: (1) build an emergency supply kit, (2) make a family emergency plan, and (3) be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.
Sources of Emergency and Disaster Health Information from the U.S. Government
Discover these sources of emergency and disaster health information.
