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Additional Resources

Here you can find resources to get prepared. Being prepared is the most important part of any emergency. We recommend you follow the recomendations of emergency groups like FEMA, Red Cross or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, because in an emergency first responders and the city will be overwhelmed.

Nuclear Attack

Nuclear Attack Fact Sheet

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A fact sheet from the National Academies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Nuclear Attack: What is it? Unlike a “dirty bomb” which disperses radioactive material using conventional explosives,1 a nuclear attack is the use of a device that produces a nuclear explosion.
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Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation

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The purpose of this guidance is to provide emergency planners with nuclear detonation-specific response recommendations to maximize the preservation of life in the event of an urban nuclear detonation.
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American Red Cross

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Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Radiation Emergencies

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If a radiation emergency occurs, you can take actions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Radiation Emergencies

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Radiation is energy. It can come from unstable atoms that undergo radioactive decay, or it can be produced by machines. Radiation travels from its source in the form of energy waves or energized particles. There are different forms of radiation and they have different properties and effects.
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Alert Systems

FEMA - Know Your Alerts and Warnings

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The factsheet provides a brief summary of the various alerts and warnings available from Federal, state, local governments as well as the private sector that you can sign up for to stay informed and be ready to take action to be safe.
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Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)

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During an emergency, alert and warning officials need to provide the public with life-saving information quickly. IPAWS is a modernization and integration of the nation’s alert and warning infrastructure, and will save time when time matters most, protecting life and property. Watch a video about IPAWS.
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FEMA.gov- Emergency Alert System

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This section contains information on the Emergency Alert System, a resilient form of emergency alert notification, and the National EAS Test that was designed to assess the President’s ability to send a message to the American people within 10 minutes of a disaster.
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NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR)

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NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Active Shooter

RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.® Surviving an Active Shooter Event

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Surviving an active shooter event. English version. Video Copyright © 2012 City of Houston.
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FEMA - How to Prepare for an Active Shooter Incident

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Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real: an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time. The best ways to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe are to prepare ahead of time and be ready. Taking a few steps now and mentally rehearsing what to do can help you react quickly when every second counts.
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Booklet

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HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY. Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that customers and clients are likely to follow the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Pamphlet

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When an Active Shooter is in your vicinity, you must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation.
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Poster

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HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Poster (Spanish)

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COMO RESPONDER CUANDO UNA PERSONA ARMADA SE ENCUENTRA EN SU VECINDARIO
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Pocket Card

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This is the active shooter preparedness pocket card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Pocket Card (Spanish)

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Comuníquese con los gerentes del edificio o con el departamento de recursos humanos para mayor información y para capacitar a todo el personal sobre como responder ante una persona armada en su lugar de trabajo.
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Planning and Response to an Active Shooter: An Interagency Security Committee Policy and Best Practices Guide

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Due to the nature of an active shooter event, this document contains guidance for all who might be involved, including law enforcement agencies, facility tenants, and the public.
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FEMA’s Independent Study course: What you can do

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All employees can help prevent and prepare for potential active shooter situations. This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation.
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Homeland Security - Active Shooter Preparedness

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach by providing products, tools, and resources to help you prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident.
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Active Shooter Training provided by Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)

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The Law Enforcement First Responder Training Program (LEFRTP) is designed to provide topics most applicable to law enforcement officers as first responders at the state and local levels.
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Conducting Security Assessments: A Guide for Schools and Houses of Worship Webinar

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On Thursday July 25, 2013 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS), and Readiness and Emergency Management (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center hosted a webinar that provided an overview of FEMA's Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship.
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Ready Navy active shooter

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An active shooter is defined as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.
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Flood

Flood Safety Social Media Toolkit

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The Flood Safety Social Media toolkit contains flood safety and preparedness messages you can share on your social media channels. You can either copy these messages directly or customize them to reach your audience.
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National Weather Service Weather Ready Nation Spring Safety Outreach Materials

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Do you know the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning? A warning means “Take Action Now!” because flooding is imminent or already occurring. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. A watch means “Be Prepared” because flooding is possible within your area.
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American Red Cross - Flood Safety

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Learn how to keep your family safe during a flood, and how to clean up a flooded home.
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FEMA - The National Insurance Program

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The National Flood Insurance Program aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable insurance to property owners, renters and businesses and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations.
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When the Cloud Forms

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When the clouds form, the rain pours, and water is all around, you'll ask yourself, how prepared or unprepared are you?
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How to Prepare for a Flood

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Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere. How to Prepare for a Flood explains how to protect yourself and your property, and details the steps to take now so that you can act quickly when you, your home, or your business is in danger.
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Flood Playbook

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America’s PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience for disasters. The campaign offers free resources for households and organizations to discuss and practice plans and safety measures to improve resilience for specific disasters
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Flood Creative Materials

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America's PrepareAthon! Flood Creative Materials: badges, logos, banners, invitations, posters, etc.
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National Creative Resources

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AP! National Creative materials: badges, logos, banners, invitations, posters, etc.
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Fire

U.S. Fire Administration

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IMPROVE DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE – REDUCE RISK. Risk Management Practices in the Fire Service. Contains recommended approaches to manage organizational, operational and community risk.
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Fire Prevention & Public Education

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The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) develops and delivers fire prevention and safety education programs in partnership with other federal agencies, the fire and emergency response community, the media, and safety interest groups. We also work with the public and private groups to promote and improve fire prevention and life safety through research, testing and evaluation.
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Outreach Materials & Educational Programs

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Help your fire department increase community awareness about preventing home fires through Fire is Everyone’s Fight™ and with these free fire safety and prevention outreach materials and educational programs.
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NOAA Watch

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This map displays active watch, warnings, advisories and short term forecasts in the lower 48 US states. This page will automatically refresh every five minutes. Click on the map to see links to weather information at a State level.
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American Red Cross

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Home Fire Safety. Learn how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire.
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Earthquake

FEMA - San Andreas - The Dwayne Rock Johnson PSA

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Thirty second Public Service Announcement regarding earthquake safety brought to you by The Ready Campaign and The Ad Council.
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FEMA - When the Earth Shakes

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When The Earth Shakes - Animated Video for Earthquake
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FEMA - How to Prepare for an Earthquake

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Earthquakes can bring mild to violent shaking and can occur anytime, anywhere. This guide can help you protect yourself, your family, and your property before, during, and after an earthquake.
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FEMA - Earthquake Playbook

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This Prepare Your Organization for an Earthquake Playbook provides you, as a community leader or employer, with tools and resources to support your preparedness efforts and to help you conduct an America’s PrepareAthon! Day of Action. Visit www.ShakeOut.org for additional resources for earthquake preparedness and information on The Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill.
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Earthquake Creative Materials

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America's PrepareAthon! Earthquake Creative Materials: badges, logos, banners, invitations, posters, etc.
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The Great ShakeOut

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Everyone, everywhere should practice earthquake safety. Millions of people in schools, organizations, and homes participate! International ShakeOut Day is October 18, but you can drill on any day.
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U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program

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News, information and the latest earthquakes map and list (past 24 hours, M2.5+).
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American Red Cross

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Learn what to do during an earthquake, and how to strengthen your home to prepare for an earthquake.
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Earthquake Country Alliance

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The Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA) is a public-private partnership of people, organizations, and regional alliances that work together to improve preparedness, mitigation and resiliency.
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National Science Foundation

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..." NSF is vital because we support basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology

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NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
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Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Childcare Provider Should Know

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This publication provides an introduction to earthquake safety for child care providers based in their homes and those based in larger facilities. If you provide child care in a facility such as a school, church, or daycare center, you should consult your building’s owner, landlord, building administrator, or school administrator about the standards, guidelines, and procedures that are already in place for seismic safety.
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