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An in-depth guide to citizen disaster preparation.

Links to information on how to prepare for a disaster.

How to Prepare for a Disaster. Includes information on emergency supplies that will be needed, plans for family members incase of an emergency, and information on different types of man-made and natural disasters.

An Awareness Primer and Preparedness Guide for Emergency Responders

Information on the Red Cross, giving blood, training and certification, and more.

PDF printable guide to prepare your family for emergencies.

Provides step by step guidance on how to perform a risk assessment.

Red Cross guidance on preparing for emergencies.

Provides technical materials for owners, contractors, and architects.

FEMA guidance for the first steps to take after a flood.

Advice on how to stay safe when a flood threatens and how to prepare. Includes links to additional resources.

FEMA publication on repairing flooded homes.

Search for FEMA flood maps of a particular area

FEMA guide for protecting your home from wind damage

Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Provides analyses and forecasts, educational tools, and data on past hurricanes.

Resources on how to prepare for a hurricane.

A national hurricane resilience initiative "to save lives and homes through collaboration with leading organizations in the disaster safety movement." Partners include FEMA, NOAA, and FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes). Includes resources for personal safety, family preparedness, financial security, damage prevention, and ways to help your community.

Information on hurricanes and a timeline of when and how to prepare for an approaching storm.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, from the National Hurricane Center, estimates potential property damage.

Information and resources from OSHA about hurricane preparedness

Official website of the CDC, includes extensive guidelines on infection control, immunizations, and hazardous substances

Provides health information for travels including recommended vaccines.

Encourages personal health preparedness for public health emergencies with practical advice on how to get ready and build resilience.

Explains what pandemics are and provides details about past outbreaks. Includes links to the National Pandemic Strategy.

Official website for Texas Health and Human Services. Includes information about laws and regulations, available services, and the latest news. Also provides information on programs offered for families and welfare recipients.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is the county health department for Harris County and provides comprehensive health services and programs to the community.

Provides information about what to do if you find yourself in an active shooting event and how to recognize the signs of potential violence.

Video demonstrating what to do in the event of an active shooting situation.

Department of Homeland Security site providing tips about active shooter preparedness.

Resources and information by Homeland Security for hometown security

Part of the Homeland Security Buildings and Infrastructure Protection series. Provides "guidance that will help design professionals translate a multitude of security concerns into solutions to make buildings more resilient to hazards and terrorist attacks"