More information on CERT training as well as the JCC CERT Newsletter can be found at the the James City County CERT website -  http://www.jccegov.com/fire/cert.php

Disaster Preparedness:

• www.fema.gov

  • The FEMA website is an excellent resource for all types of disaster preparedness.

  • www.fema.gov/areyouready/

    • An excellent publication is "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness", FEMA Publications Warehouse 1-800-480-2520, or download from this web site.

  • www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/crslist.asp Course list for FEMA Independent Study Program

• www.citizencorps.gov

  • The Citizen Corps website. The Citizen Corps was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation.

  • Link to the Citizen Corps newsletter  http://www.citizencorps.gov/pdf/newsletter/cc-newsletter-dec2006.pdf
  • www.citizencorps.gov/ready/cc_pubs.shtm

  • The Citizen Corps website has links to many different emergency preparedness brochures, some of which are “Emergency Preparedness Checklist”, “Preparing for Emergencies:  A checklist for People with Mobility Problems”, “Your Family Disaster Plan”, etc.

• www.vaemergency.com

  • The Virginia Department of Emergency management.  It encompasses just about every type of emergency.  Of special interest are the following:

  • http://www.vaemergency.com/prepare/pets/index.cfm  Information and lists of hotels that accept pets.

  • http://www.vaemergency.com/threats/terrorism/toolkit/index.cfm   Virginia Terrorism Preparedness - information on how to prepare a terrorism toolkit.

  • http://www.vaemergency.com/subscribe/index.cfm  Signup to receive by email timely, relevant news summaries addressing current emergency management topics. These summaries will be transmitted on a biweekly basis or more frequently as events warrant.

• www.redcross.org

  • American Red Cross website.  This site has links to all Red Cross chapters and downloadable information.  The American Red Cross Colonial Chapter is the local chapter.  Its web site is http://cvc.redcross.org/

• www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/

  • Department of Homeland Security website.  There are many links with extensive information including local and national alert status. 

  • www.ready.gov Discusses how to get ready for an emergency.  Has several downloadable brochures.  It also discusses special preparedness for seniors (www.ready.gov/america/getakit/seniors.html), Disabled and special needs (www.ready.gov/america/getakit/disabled.html) and pets (www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html)   Demonstration videos designed to highlight steps to take to prepare for emergencies can be found at http://www.ready.gov/america/about/instructional.html

  • Homeland responder video brief archive.  Select one of the videos to view on your computer. http://www.homelandresponder.org/Pages/HR-2-features.html
• http://www.aap.org/terrorism/index.html

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics has a great deal of information on how to prepare a disaster kit for children, the special needs of children during a disaster, their special emotional needs, and how to talk with children about terrorism and disasters.

• www.heatermeals.com/  Site selling self heating meals.

• City of Chesapeake, Emergency Management Office
• The City of Chesapeake, Emergency Management Office has written a booklet 'Building Family Disaster Supply Kits.'  This booklet can be viewed by clicking here.  Note:The booklet is 2 pages per 11x8 1/2 sheet and should be printed to be read easily.  The City of Chesapeake Emergency Management website can be found at http://www.chesapeake.va.us/services/depart/fire/em/em-emergencies-general-info.shtml

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Pet Evacuation:

Ready.gov has information on pet evacuation and a brochure that can be downloaded at http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html .  To view an instructional video click here or go to http://www.ready.gov/america/about/instructional.html.

         

Information from the Humane Society of the US is found at http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/disaster_preparedness_for_pets.html

Their brochure on Disaster prepardiness for pets can be viewed by clicking here.

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Fire Safety:

www.pbs.org/hometime/house/safety/safefire.htm  Information on the different types of smoke alarms.

www.fireextinguisher.com  A great interactive site with good information on fire extinguishers.

www.nfpa.org/sparky/miller_escape/m_escape_1.html  Pictorial on home escape planning.

www.homefiresprinkler.org/hfsc.html  Video and statistics on home sprinkler systems and how they stop fires.

www.nfpa.org/Education The gold standard of information for the fire service – links for children and adults.

www.ul.com/media/newsrel   Articles, news items related to fire safety.

www.usfa.dhs.gov/safety/  US Fire Administration - discusses home fire safety.  Specific tips for winter  http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/heating/index.shtm

www.signalonesafety.com  Company that manufacturers vocal smoke alarms.  Has video showing the children may not wake to normal smoke alarms.

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Weather Preparedness:

www.weather.gov    National Weather Service.

www.w3.weather.com   Weather Channel’s program with many links.

www.vdes.state.va.us  Virginia Department of Emergency Management – Extensive information, including hurricane preparedness, storm tracking, lightening safety, and more.

www.wavy.com/Global/category.asp?C=2397&nav=23ij  WAVY  Channel 10.

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Household Chemicals:

http://www.achooallergy.com/blog/dangerous-household-chemicals/  Lists the "Top 12 Hazrdous Household Chemicals."

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3300/3353.asp?index=11398  Household Chemicals Chart.

http://www.cwac.net/toxic_chemicals/tips.html  Directions on how to make your own nontoxic household cleaners.

http://www.epa.gov/kidshometour/  Website for kids to learn about chemicals in the house.

http://www.safecosmetics.org/  Website of  Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.  Includes an article about lead in lipstick.

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CERT:  

www.naem.com/connection.html  "The Connection" – a national CERT newsletter.

 www.citizencorps.gov/cert/   The national CERT web site.

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Coping with Traumatic Events:

www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/TraumaticEvents/
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General Preparedness:

www.fema.gov/library  FEMA publications relating to disasters, emergencies, insurance coverage, and more.  Can order from this site, or download the publications.

www.preparedness.com  Emergency supplies, food, packaged emergency kits can be ordered from this site.

www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters  Center for Disease Control web site.  Extensive information about disease control and research.  This section has info about water quality, how to remain safe while traveling.

www.epa.gov/safewater  Environmental Protection Agency’s brochure:  "Water on Tap."

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