Resilience Tips

Department of Homeland Security Federal Coordinator Douglas O'Dell Emphasizes the Importance of Businesses Developing Continuity-of-Operations Plans Coordinator O'Dell outlined the importance of having detailed contact information for every employee, defining employee roles during an emergency, & having technology specialists involved in everyday operations to ensure quick recovery after a disaster. read

Now's the Time: The Ready Campaign Encourages Americans to Resolve to Be Ready in 2009 With the new year approaching, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign is reminding Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2009. read

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Hurricane Season Has Ended But We Should Always Be Prepared "Being prepared can and does save lives and properties during disaster," said Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Michael Womack. "It is important for everyone to have a disaster supply kit, family communications & evacuation plans." read

Transportation Security Administration Offers Tips for Holiday Travel The Department of Transportation (DOT), working through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), no longer allows loose lithium batteries in checked baggage. Read on to find out how to travel successfully with these items. read

Department of Homeland Security's Ready.gov Announces Updates To Its Fact Sheets This fact sheet will give citizens an overview of the Ready.gov program. Readers will find public service advertisements, instructional videos, and tips to help them better prepare for an emergency. read

Terrorism - Preparing For the Unexpected; Tips from the American Red Cross This website offers tips on how to be prepared, with advice on topics ranging from sheltering in place to emergency communications. read

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Trains Volunteers to Serve Their Communities Local volunteers are being trained by FEMA community-relations specialists to help their friends and neighbors access, understand, and benefit from disaster-recovery programs. read

Federal Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storms Before They Happen FEMA: Develop a family disaster plan or modify an existing plan to account for winter weather hazards; prepare a disaster supply kit that includes essential food, water, and other supplies for at least three days; & learn how to winterize your home & car. read

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advises on How to Protect Yourself in a Wildfire Situation Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear a person's lungs. Fire can take many forms, but all of them can pose health risks. Learn how to prepare yourself and your family against a fire. read

Federal Emergency Management Agency Web Site Designed to Help Families Locate Relatives Anyone who has been displaced by Hurricane Ike, or who seeks to locate friends or family members displaced by Ike, can find help at this website. read

The Great Southern California ShakeOut The Great Southern California ShakeOut includes the ShakeOut drill and other events to help prepare for major earthquakes and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. read

Ready.gov Releases Ready Campaign Fact Sheets with Updates for Individuals, Businesses, Children, Pets, Senior Citizens, and People with Disabilities These fact sheets provide a history of each program along with updated information to help citizens stay informed. read

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Iowa Disaster underscores need for pet owners to develop evacuation plans What do you do when you drop your pet at an emergency shelter, and the shelter itself becomes flooded? This information will help you make appropriate pet evacuation plans. read

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - How to Apply for Federal-State Disaster Assistance This website offers guidance on how to apply, what types of assistance can be provided, the temporary housing available, and more. read

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Offers Checklist for People in Path of Upcoming Hurricanes CDC offers a helpful preparedness-and-recovery checklist for people in the path of upcoming hurricanes. read

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