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National Emergency Organizations
Here are some links to National Emergency Organizations.
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PandemicFlu.gov / AvianFlu.gov -- Same Site
One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Click Here to go to PANDEMICFLU.GOV
Click Here to go to AVIANFLU.GOV
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FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
DISASTER. It strikes anytime, anywhere. It takes many forms -- a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado, a flood, a fire or a hazardous spill, an act of nature or an act of terrorism. It builds over days or weeks, or hits suddenly, without warning. Every year, millions of Americans face disaster, and its terrifying consequences.
On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Click Here to go to FEMA.GOV
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Emergency Management Institute - CERT
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
The purpose of this section of the FEMA Web site is to provide information which will help you to establish and maintain an effective CERT program, and to allow you to network with people throughout the United States and its territories regarding CERT activities.
Click Here to go to EMI's CERT web page.
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American Red Cross
Preparing Communities for Emergencies and Keeping People Safe
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 chapters and Blood Services regions dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. More than a million Red Cross volunteers and 30,000 employees annually mobilize relief to families affected by more than 67,000 disasters, train almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills and exchange more than a million emergency messages for U.S. military service personnel and their families. The Red Cross is also the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations worldwide.
Click Here to go to REDCROSS.ORG
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AVERT
Association of Volunteer Emergency Response Teams
Dedicated to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) and their mission to "do the most good for the most people" in times of disaster !
VERT is organized for the purposes of:
• Developing and Promoting CERT Programs & Teams;
• Providing disaster preparedness and response training & practice drills to the public and businesses;
• Equipping active Emergency Response Teams (ERTs);
• Maintaining databases of members, teams and programs for use by local Emergency Managers (EMs) in planning.
We continue to work closely with communities and government agencies to provide as many CERTs as possible with equipment, training, information and guidance so that they may provide a vital public service to their communities in times of disaster or emergency.
We will continue to provide the Public with disaster preparedness and recovery information through our web site and to advise Local Emergency Managers regarding issues of concern to disaster and emergency service organizations and volunteers.
Click Here to go to AVERTDISASTERS.ORG
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Army National Guard
Protecting Our World, Our Federal Mission
Aiding America's Communities, Our State Mission
The Army National Guard (ARNG) is one component of The Army (which consists of the Active Army, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves.) The Army National Guard is composed primarily of traditional Guardsmen -- civilians who serve their country, state and community on a part-time basis (usually one weekend each month and two weeks during the summer.) Each state, territory and the District of Columbia has its own National Guard, as provided for by the Constitution of the United States.
The National Guard has a unique dual mission that consists of both Federal and State roles. For state missions, the governor, through the state Adjutant General, commands Guard forces. The governor can call the National Guard into action during local or statewide emergencies, such as storms, fires, earthquakes or civil disturbances.
In addition, the President of the United States can activate the National Guard for participation in federal missions. Examples of federal activations include Guard units deployed to Bosnia and Kosovo for stabilization operations and units deployed to the Middle East and other locations in the war on terrorism. When federalized, Guard units are commanded by the Combatant Commander of the theatre in which they are operating.
Click Here to go to National Guard Website
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Created on 02/26/2005 03:58 PM by daleb
Updated on 04/06/2006 11:58 AM by daleb
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