Public Health Preparedness

Links

A number of the Red Cross Pandemic Flu flyers and resource docs are now available on the National American Red Cross PUBLIC website, for easier access by the general public.

Ohio Citizens Corps

Citizen Corps asks you to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared; to get training in first aid and emergency skills; and to volunteer to support local emergency responders, disaster relief, and community safety.

Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Preparedness & Response

CDC has comprehensive information and fact sheets on bioterrorism agents, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks (English & Spanish). You can also call the following numbers at no charge and talk to a hotline operator 24 hours a day 365 days a year about emergency preparedness for natural and intentional disasters.

English & Spanish: 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: 1-888-232-6348

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

A copy of “Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness in English & Spanish can be downloaded free from this site to provide a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security “Ready.Gov”

This site provides information in English & Spanish on preparing families & businesses for a disaster for emergencies involving biological & chemical threats and natural disasters. Children can learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories, and become a Disaster Action Kid.

American Red Cross

This site has an extensive disaster preparedness & response information for the public, including information on preparing for and responding to terrorism and natural disasters, family disaster planning guide, helping children cope with disasters, preparedness for the elderly and special needs population, and preparedness guidelines for businesses and industry in 14 different languages.

Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Terrorism & Disaster Branch

This site focuses on the mental health needs of children and their families in an emergency by providing resources and guidelines for parents.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

This site contains a 15-page booklet entitled “Saving the Whole Family” to plan for animal care during a disaster.

The Ohio Department of Health

See an overview of Ohio's Pandemic Flu Plan or read the complete Ohio Pandemic Flu Strategic Plan. Read facts about seasonal flu or see how the Ohio Department of Agriculture is monitoring and testing birds for any possible cases of bird flu. The site also includes checklists to download: A Faith-based and Community Organization checklist, A Family Planning Guide for Pandemic Flu, A Family Information Sheet, A Planning Guide for Businesses, and A Planning Guide for Local and State Governments.

Medical Reserve Corps

The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to establish teams of local volunteer medical and public health professionals who can contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year and during times of community need.

DisasterHelp

The Disaster Management initiative makes disaster assistance information easier to find, cut the “red tape” for citizens to apply for disaster assistance, and eliminate redundant agency processes to expedite recovery, reduce government spending, speed rebuilding, and restore public confidence.