Diaster Preparedness Internet Links 2006
Here are some helpful web links:
http://www.ready.gov/america/npm/index.htm
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/press_release/press_release_0987.xml
Preparedness Tasks—American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_239_,00.html
Preparing for Disasters (Health Care)—M. Clarke, RN, RRT-NPS, MS
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/542966?src=mp
Flu Pandemic Planning for Schools:
- Federal guidance: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/tab5.html
- OSPI guidance: http://www.k12.wa.us/HealthServices/PandemicFluInformation.aspx
- ESD 101 guidance: http://www.esd101.net/pandemicflu/default.aspx.
- ESD 123 guidance: http://www.esd123.org/School_Health/PandemicFlu.html.
This is also the fifth anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, and the New York University Child Study Center has offered some suggestions on how to approach this issue in schools: http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/bundled/911_5_year_anniversary.html
National Volunteer Fire Council
http://www.nvfc.org/news/2006-preparedness-month.html
Government Technology & Communication Issues
http://www.nvfc.org/news/2006-preparedness-month.html
Business Recovery Checklist—Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/business/bc.shtm
Over the summer, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has revised their School Safety Web site, and additional information can be found on this topic at: http://www.k12.wa.us/Safetycenter/