Emergency or Disaster Websites

The following is copied from the Earthlink Newsletter #81, dated 09/26/2005.

The devastation from Hurricane Katrina has made us all stop to consider our level of disaster preparedness. Are you confident you'd know what to do in the event of an emergency? Do you have everything you need to deal with a fire, earthquake, storm, or other disaster? To help you get started, we've organized some excellent online resources—so you're better prepared before disaster strikes.  
Raleigh, NC
General Emergency sites:

   American Red Cross
   Ready.gov                          
   FEMA
  Preparing for a Specific Disaster:

   Floods, Hurricanes,
   Tornadoes, Fires, etc.
   Earthquakes
First Aid and Medicial care:

  First Aid and Self Care
  CPR and Emergency Care

Locating Loved Ones:

  Next of Kin Registry
  Family Links

Things you can do to prepare:

   Build a Disaster Supply Kit
   Make a Plan
   Protecting your Records
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Children and others with Specific Needs:

   FEMA for Kids
   Prepare.org
   Resources for Parents and Teachers

Pets:

   Amreican Veterinary Medical Association
   Disaster Preparedness for Pets