Information Sources to Review

Gathered from various sources – mostly from the internet.
Compiled under the direction of the Ward Welfare Committee of the Katy 2nd Ward,
Katy Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (www.lds.org).
Maintained by Ed Sarlls (esarlls3@yahoo.com) for the Ward Welfare Committee.
Last updated 17 Mar 2001. Comments invited.

Emergency preparedness involves considering the worst possible outcome to a potential event and what steps can be taken in advance to avoid or reduce the undesirable effects of the event. With that in mind, here is our tribute to the society we live in:

These documents are intended to assist individuals and families in preparing for and responding to emergency situations. They incorporate information from a variety of sources and are provided for illustration and advice only. There is no guarantee that this information will be useful, helpful, or appropriate for your unique situation. No one knows your specific needs better than you do and no one else has responsibility for you or your family.

All final decisions on preparation and actions taken during an emergency are your responsibility. No liability is assumed by the authors or contributors to this document, the Katy 2nd Ward, Katy Texas Stake or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for the use or misuse of any information in this publication.

Any errors or omissions in this document are unintentional. If you have suggestions for improvements or additional information to include or review, we will be happy to review your ideas. Send email to: esarlls3@yahoo.com with the subject: Emergency Plan.

The following sources have been identified as containing information regarding emergency preparedness. They have not been reviewed yet to incorporate their information into this document.

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Clean-up procedures called "Emergency measures for flood-stricken premises" and "Guidelines for cleaning indoor sewage spills."

For More Information About Hurricanes and Hurricane Safety, Your American Red Cross Can Provide the Following Materials:

  • "Are You Ready for a Hurricane?" (ARC 4454)

  • "Está preparado para un huracán?" (ARC 4454S)

  • "Hurricanes . . . the Greatest Storms on Earth" (ARC 5030)

  • "Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage" (PDF File) (ARC 5023 in English, ARC 5023S in Spanish)

  • "Preparing Your Home for a Hurricane" (ARC 5040) 44-page booklet on home hurricane preparedness

Information on Hazards Related to Hurricanes

  • "Are You Ready for a Thunderstorm?" (ARC 5009)

  • "Está preparado para una tormenta elèctrica?" (ARC 5009S)

  • "Are You Ready for a Flood or Flash Flood?" (ARC 4458)

  • "Está preparado para una inundación or para una inundación súbita?" (ARC 4458S)

  • "Are You Ready for a Tornado?" (ARC 4457)

  • "Está preparado para un tornado?" (ARC 4457S)

Special Hurricane Preparedness Information for Children

  • "Jason and Robin's Awesome Hurricane Adventure" workbook (ARC 5044) and video (ARC 5044V) designed for children in grades 4-6.

General Disaster Preparedness Information

General Disaster Preparedness Materials for Children

  • "Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book" (PDF File) (ARC 2200, English, or ARC 2200S, Spanish) by children ages 3-10.

  • "Adventures of the Disaster Dudes" (ARC 5024) video and Presenter's Guide for use by an adult with children in grades 4-6.

After a hurricane or tropical storm, some children may experience difficulty expressing their feelings about the storm. The following coloring book, in English or Spanish, is available from your Red Cross for a parent, teacher, or other adult to use with children to help them deal with their feelings:

  • "After the Storm" Coloring Book (ARC 2206, English, or ARC 2206S, Spanish)

To get copies of American Red Cross Community Disaster Education materials, contact your local Red Cross chapter.

General Disaster Preparedness Information

 

http://199.188.3.91/Fact Sheets/todohurrsht.htm
Louisiana Hurricanes

  

http://cindi.usgs.gov/
USGS’s Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information (CINDI)

This website is a gateway to a variety of information about earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, geomagnetic storms, epidemics, volcanic eruptions, and other natural hazards and disasters. Scientific information produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is emphasized, but the site links to information from other public and private sources.

http://cindi.usgs.gov/hurricane/index.html
CINDI on Hurricane Preparedness

  

http://www.accessamerica.gov/docs/noaaradio.html
NOAA Weather Radio: A Lifesaver for the Cost of a Pair of Shoes

  

http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/flood/
Coping with Floods

Home Sandbagging, repairing your home, insurance, financial assistance, cleaning woodwork, etc. Food Salvaging food, disinfecting cookware, frozen food safety, contaminated food, etc.

Stress Helping children cope, when to seek help, emotional support, etc.

Indoor Air Quality Molds, Radon and Air Quality Links

Other Flood Information Web Sites Emergency Management, American Red Cross, etc.

http://www.dca.state.fl.us/bpr/EMTOOLS/Hurricanes/hurrwtch.htm
Florida Hurricanes

  

http://www.fema.gov/fema/coping.htm
Returning Home After a Disaster

Tips for Saving Water-Damaged items.

http://www.fema.gov/hu98/hurinfo.htm
Hurricane Background and Preparedness Information

Preparedness Information

Background Information

http://www.fema.gov/library/lib07.htm
FEMA’s Online Library

Preparedness, Training and Exercises Room

http://www.fema.gov/pte/supplies.htm
FEMA Disaster Supplies Kit

  

http://www.fema.gov/r-n-r/
FEMA Response and Recovery

  

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/emerg.html
Food Safety and Storage in Emergency Situations

From the US Department of Agriculture.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/geninfo.htm
NOAA Weather Radio Receivers

  

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm
Information on Buying a NOAA Weather Radio Reveiver

  

http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/guide.html
Red Cross Disaster Services Guide

From the American Red Cross

This guide is a resource for anyone providing disaster safety information to the public. You’ll find a family disaster plan, a disaster supply kit, and a lot of information about preparing for disasters of all kinds.

This guide represents the hard work and collaboration of many professionals affiliated with the organizations that founded the National Disaster Education Coalition: American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, NOAA/National Weather Service, National Fire Protection Association.and U.S. Geological Survey

http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/hurrican.html

Are You Ready for a Hurricane? (PDF FILE)

See also...

In-depth information about huricanes from the
National Weather Service

PDF version with full color photos of National Weather Service in-depth brochure on hurricanes
(Caution: this takes a long time to download)

PDF Version of "Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage"

Stay Safe in the Water During Hurricane Season and Always!

PROJECT SAFESIDE: Keeping You Ahead of the Storm. Information from the American Red Cross and The Weather Channel on hurricanes

http://www.state.ga.us/GEMA/
Georgia Hurricanes

  

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/hurrindx.htm
Texas Hurricanes

  

http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/disaster/hurricanes_afterstorm.htm
US Coast Guard: What to Do After the Storm

  

http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/iscmiami/hurricanes.htm
US Coast Guard: Hurricanes What To Do

  

National Fire Protection Association

  

Parentood Web – Family Fire Safety

  

Residential Fire Safety Institute

  

www.fema.gov/mit/tsfs01.htm
Taking Shelter from the Storm