February 2003 Resource Page

Practical Preparedness, Please

February 2003 Mfg.Trust Feature Story

Resources

(^top) American Red Cross Publications
http://www.redcross.org/pubs

Babysitter's Handbook
First Aid Fast
HIV/AIDS Fact Book
Pet First Aid
Community Disaster Education Materials

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Library – Preparedness and Prevention
http://www.fema.gov/library/prepandprev.shtm

FEMA Are You Ready? a guide to citizen preparedness
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/

National Fire Protection Association
http://www.nfpa.org/
For more than 20 years, Learn Not to Burn® (LNTB) has been the theme and focus of NFPA's comprehensive public fire safety education initiatives.

Canadian OCIPEP
The Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP) is a civilian organization operating within the Department of National Defence. Its mission is to enhance the safety and security of Canadians in their physical and cyber environments.

Self Help Advice Brochures

US Dept of Labor (OSHA)
Small Business Training, Emergency Preparedness and Response

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American Red Cross

Disaster Services

Be Prepared

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. more…

Terrorism--Preparing for the Unexpected

Power Outage

Family Disaster Planning

Children & Disasters

Special Needs & Concerns

Animal Safety

Financial Preparations

Business & Industry Guide