Personal and Family Preparedness
- Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness www.ready.gov and www.fema.gov
- Get Prepared – www.redcross.org/services/getprepared
- Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council – www.wrhsac.org
Disaster Preparedness and Response Education
- WRHSAC Social Media and Emergency Management Training – www.westernmasssmem.wordpress.com
- Disaster Resistant Communities Group: Formidable Footprint – A National Community/Neighborhood Exercise Series – http://www.drc-group.com/project/footprint.html
- Extension Disaster Education Network – http://eden.lsu.edu/Pages/default.aspx
- Inclusive Preparedness Center: “Disaster Readiness Planner & Planning Guides” for individuals requiring additional assistance – http://inclusivepreparedness.org/DisasterReadiness.html
- Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) – http://www.emd.wa.gov/myn/index.shtml
- Western Mass IRAA Preparedness Project – Training resources for community organizations and schools to prepare for those with functional and access needs – http://westernmassready.org/preparedness-projects/iraa-schools/
Sheltering Resources
Red Cross: This link will take you directly to the Preparedness and Training section of the www.redcross.org site where people can easily locate preparedness materials for their family, pets, etc. – as well as information on available training opportunities
MEMA
Family Preparedness – http://www.mass.gov/eopss/home-sec-emerg-resp/plan-prep/family/
If Evacuation is Necessary – http://www.mass.gov/eopss/home-sec-emerg-resp/plan-prep/family/evacuation.html
FEMA
Preparation and Planning – http://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation/plan-prepare
Preparing to Shelter – http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/shelter.shtm
Family Preparation Guide – http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/pfd.pdf
