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This section consolidates all the most trusted and useful federal, state, and private resources mentioned throughout the guidebook—along with additional references to empower readers, emergency responders, and aid teams with verified, quick-access information during any crisis.

Emergency Preparedness and General Safety

  • Ready.gov
     U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s public preparedness hub. Covers dozens of disaster types, checklists, family planning templates, and alerts. ready.gov
  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
     Grants, shelter locations, emergency response tools, and recovery assistance.
    fema.gov /Apps iOS, Android
  • American Red Cross
     Shelter finder, first aid resources, disaster relief services, and emergency mobile apps.
    redcross.org / Apps iOS, Android
    First Aid by Red Cross (Step-by-step emergency care) Apps iOS, Android
  • CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
     Outbreak and biohazard guidance, pandemic safety, water safety, and evacuation planning. emergency.cdc.gov
  • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
     Earthquake, volcano, landslide, and other geophysical hazard monitoring. usgs.gov
  • NOAA Weather and Disaster Alerts
     Weather alerts, warnings, and forecasts. Integrates with NOAA Weather Radio. weather.gov
  • National Weather Service (NWS)
     Disaster-specific safety guidance: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, etc. weather.gov/safety

Medical, Chemical, and Radiological Resources

  • Poison Control – 24/7 Helpline
     Immediate advice for toxic exposure, chemical spills, or medication errors. poisonhelp.hrsa.gov | 1-800-222-1222
  • WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders)
     Chemical hazard identification and response for professionals and public. wiser.nlm.nih.gov

Terrorism, Cybersecurity, and National Threats

  • Department of Homeland Security – National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
    dhs.gov/ntas
  • Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
    Real-time cyberattack alerts, threat mitigation, and protective measures. cisa.gov
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
    fbi.gov

Apps for Crisis Response and Alerts

Aurora Alerts /Space Weather Live – Solar storm and geomagnetic storm tracking
Apps: iOS, Android

Bridgefy – Bluetooth offline messaging
Apps: iOS, Android

IQAir – Real-time air quality data
Apps: iOS, Android

MyRadar – Advanced weather radar and hazard tracking
Apps: iOS, Android

PulsePoint – CPR needs and incident alerts
Apps: iOS, Android

Zello – Push-to-talk emergency communication
Apps: iOS, Android

Specialized Resources

  • National Interagency Fire Center nifc.gov