Terrorism

• American Red Cross - Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations
• FEMA fact sheet on terrorism
• How to handle anthrax & biological agent threats
• How to handle a suspicious letter or package
• Use of cornstarch prompting false anthrax reports
• Emergency evacuation
• Terrorism Awareness and Prevention
• Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland Security

Family Links

• Ready.gov
• Family Disaster Preparedness (FEMA)
• FEMA for Kids
• FEMA Resources for Parents and Teachers
• FEMA'Zine for Kids
• NOAA Education - Cool Sites for Everyone
• United for a Stronger America: Citizen's Preparedness Guide

Public Health

• University of Pittsburgh Center for Public Health Preparedness

More Government Links

• Allegheny County Dept. of Emergency Services
• CDC - Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Federal Department of Homeland Security
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• NOAA Weather Radio
• National Weather Service - Pittsburgh
• New York City Mayor's Office of Emergency Management
• Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
• Pennsylvania Homeland Security Site
• U.S. Fire Administration

Other Resources

• American Red Cross
• American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Materials
• American Red Cross - Masters of Disaster (for elem. schools)
• Salvation Army - USA Eastern Territory
• Western PA Salvation Army Disaster Services

Hoaxes, Viruses, Urban Legends, Etc.

• Hoaxbusters
• Trend Micro Virus Tracking

Seasonal Links

• Winter Weather Information
  • Helping Families Face the Winter - Winter Assistance
  • NOAA Winter Weather Safety and Awareness
  • FEMA Are You Ready? Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
  • Winter Weather Preparedness (pdf)
  • Winter Storms, A Preparedness Guide (pdf)
  • Wind Chill Information
  • Wind Chill Chart (pdf)
  • Wind Chill FAQ
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Warning about Holiday Decorating - Holiday decorations, like candles and Christmas trees, add to the festive mood of the season; but when decorations are not used properly, they can result in fires, injuries and death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging families to keep safety in mind when stringing holiday lights, purchasing Christmas trees, and lighting candles this holiday season. More info
• Hot Weather and Heat Advisories - Please view the following documents (all in PDF format) for some important hot weather safety information:
  • Extreme Heat Fact Sheet
  • Heat and the elderly
  • Heat Index and Heat Disorders
  • Heatwave Informational Pamphlet
  • Personal Safety
  • Hot Weather Can be Deadly for Animals
  • Prevention Guide for Heat Emergencies
  • Tips for Preventing Heat Related Illness

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