Planning & Preparedness
This section provides information on how to prepare for potential emergencies before they occur. Resources include articles about how disasters affect communities and trainings to help prepare for emergencies.
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CDC Emergency Planners and RespondersTrainings and tools for emergency response and preparedness
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Caring for Children in a DisasterChild-specific emergency response information
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HazMat Emergency Preparedness Training and Tools for RespondersTrainings to help communities prepare for hazardous materials emergencies and disasters
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The Role of Health Sector in Planning and Responsepdf iconInformation for emergency managers in the public health sector to reference when preparing for potential emergencies
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Common Misconceptions about Disasters: Panic, the "Disaster Syndrome", and Lootingpdf iconCommon misconceptions about the public’s response to disaster
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Information for Specific GroupsCollection of information for different groups of people and support for their specific needs during emergencies
- Training Exchangeexternal icon – Trainings for personnel involved in emergency response across multiple groups (EPA, federal, and state)
- FEMA Emergency Management Instituteexternal icon – Courses and Independent Study opportunities for government officials in Emergency Management to prepare for, respond to, and recover from effects of disasters and emergencies
- FEMA National Incident Management System Trainingexternal icon – Training program for NIMS emergency response system and guidance on how to define a national NIMS training curriculum