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Helpful Websites
Disaster Declarations from FEMA
A current list of disasters declared by FEMA.
Disaster Preparedness (ANA)
American Nurses Association information on disaster preparedness and helping you be prepared as a nurse.
Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA provides communities and responders with behavioral health resources that help them prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.
Emergency Management Institute (FEMA)
The Emergency Management Institute's mission is to support the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA’s goals by improving the competencies of the U.S. officials in Emergency Management at all levels of government to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people.
CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Resources
This page features scheduled and on-demand emergency preparedness and response training resources offered by CDC, other federal agencies, and COCA partners.
Emergency Preparedness Guide
This guide from Ready PA will help you become better prepared by learning about different kinds of emergencies; how to create all hazards/emergency plans and kits for your home, vehicle, and workplace; and how to plan ahead if you have a special need.
Emergency Response Plans (NCLEX)
In this section of the NCLEX-RN examination, you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and skills of emergency response plans.
Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters
This site from the Natural Disasters and Severe Weather section of the CDC provides information on health and safety concerns for various disasters.
The Public Health Nurse's Role in Disaster Preparedness
Public health nursing webinar presented by Clair Millet in 2013.
Society for the Advancement of Disaster Nursing
This site is designed to help nurses prepare for and respond to disasters and public health emergencies.
START Triage Algorithm
A visual model of the START Adult Triage Algorithm. At present, START remains the most commonly used mass casualty triage algorithm in the US.
TRACIE - Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange
Brought to you by HHS ASPR, the Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) was created to meet the information and technical assistance needs of regional ASPR staff, healthcare coalitions, healthcare entities, healthcare providers, emergency managers, public health practitioners, and others working in disaster medicine, healthcare system preparedness, and public health emergency preparedness.
