Tools and Preparedness

April 29, 2009
American Red Cross Flu Checklist ( PDF Document - 244.24 KB)
March 2, 2009
TexasCounties4U ( External Link)
An interactive site that can connect you with the web site of each of the State's 254 counties.
February 6, 2009
Listo.gov ( External Link)

Con el propósito de alentar a los estadounidenses de origen hispano a prepararse ellos mismos, sus familias y sus comunidades, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos, en asociación con The Advertising Council, ha patrocinado anuncios de servicio público (PSA, por sus siglas en inglés) que educan y permiten a los hispanohablantes prepararse para responder a todo tipo de emergencias. En la Campaña Listo se pide a los ciudadanos particulares que hagan tres cosas fundamentales a fin de prepararse para lo inesperado: preparar un equipo de suministros de emergencia, elaborar un plan familiar para emergencias e informarse sobre los diferentes tipos de emergencias que podrían ocurrir y las respuestas más adecuadas.
February 6, 2009
Ready.gov ( External Link)

Ready is a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation.
February 6, 2009
National Organization on Disability - Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) ( External Link)

Firmly established within the emergency management industry and disability advocacy organizations as the leader in emergency preparedness for people with disabilities and special needs. EPI continues national outreach, education, and awareness efforts to ensure that people with disabilities take measures to prepare themselves for emergencies; to ensure that preparedness officials across the country are including people with disabilities in the planning, training and exercises, and response activities being undertaken at the community level; and to ensure that people with disabilities are themselves taking an active role in participating alongside preparedness officials before, during, and after an emergency.
February 6, 2009
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc. ( External Link)

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss mitigation.
February 6, 2009
FEMA - Are you Ready? ( External Link)

Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness (IS-22) is FEMA's most comprehensive source on individual, family, and community preparedness. The guide has been revised, updated, and enhanced in August 2004 to provide the public with the most current and up-to-date disaster preparedness information available.
February 6, 2009
Texas Prepares - Are you Ready - or Not? ( External Link)

When disaster hits, Texans need to be ready. Follow our simple step-by-step online guide to building your plan–including family strategies, handy checklists, and special needs considerations for the disabled, the elderly and pets. If you can't easily answer these three key questions, make your plan today.
February 6, 2009
Media Tips for Elected Officials
Quick and to the point reminders about dealing with the media
January 29, 2009
Accessible Hazard Alert System
Notification for Texans who are Deaf: Sign up for Alerts