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Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for People with Disabilities
This brochure includes information on emergency preparation for people with disabilities. From the brochure: "Be prepared to adapt this information to your personal circumstances and make every effort to follow instructions received from authorities on the scene. Above all, stay calm, be patient and think before you act. With these simple preparations, you can be ready for the unexpected. […] A disaster can interfere with your ability to communicate with your family, friends and coworkers. It is vital to have backup plans for staying in touch with your support network, and for your network to be aware of where you will shelter or evacuate."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Health Reach: Health Information in Many Languages [website]
"Many hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and voluntary organizations operating in the United States provide a broad range of health services to individuals with limited English proficiency. Discussing health conditions and available services can be challenging without timely access to reliable, culturally and linguistically appropriate information. HealthReach is a national collaborative partnership that has created a resource of quality multilingual, multicultural public health information for those working with or providing care to individuals with limited English proficiency. Resources include: Health education materials in various languages and formats (brochures, fact sheets, videos); Provider tools (including best practices, cultural information, and effective use of interpreters); [and] Special collections on Emergency and Disaster, Women's Health and Mental Health. The HealthReach offers easy access to quality health information to individuals for whom English is not their primary language. It is also an important resource for health professional as well as public health administrators. HealthReach grew out of the Refugee Health Information Network (RHIN) when it became apparent that the information resources in the database are useful to all those who have limited English proficiency, not just refugees and asylees."
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
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Tox Town [website]
"Tox Town is designed to give you information on: everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals; non-technical descriptions of chemicals; links to selected, authoritative chemical information on the Internet; how the environment can impact human health; [and] Internet resources on environmental health topics. [...] Tox Town's target audience is students above elementary-school level, educators, and the general public. It is a companion to the extensive information in the TOXNET collection of databases that are typically used by toxicologists and health professionals. You can explore Tox Town by selecting Neighborhoods, Location links or Chemical links. The City, Town, Farm or Port neighborhoods give an overview of environmental health concerns in those settings. [...] Chemicals are described in non-technical language supplemented with Internet links about a chemical and its possible impact on human health. Information on chemical and environmental concerns is from the TOXNET and MedlinePlus resources of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), as well as other authoritative sources. Selection guidelines (based on MedlinePlus) are used in evaluating links to web pages. The chemical descriptions (example - 'What is arsenic?') were written for Tox Town based on TOXNET and other resources and were reviewed by NLM toxicology staff. Tox Town links to TOXMAP, a Geographic Information System (GIS) from NLM, which uses maps of the United States to help users visually explore data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and Superfund Program. Tox Town links to TOXMAP only for those chemicals whose releases are reported to EPA. The chemical map shown in Tox Town lists both TRI and Superfund data when available. If only Superfund data is available, then the map will only show Superfund sites. Similarly, only TRI data is shown when there is no Superfund site data. Tox Town also offers some resources in Spanish [...]. Chemicals included in Tox Town meet the following criteria: Toxic (or perceived toxicity of interest to general public); Commonly encountered in the United States; Known or expected to impact human health; [and/or] Of interest to federal agencies that regulate, research, or advise on a chemical's health effects.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
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Disaster Information Management Research Center: Hurricanes
This webpage from the Disaster Information Management Research Center provides information and links to more resources on hurricanes, including how to prepare for one, emergency disinfection of drinking water, coping with disasters, cleanup and recovery, and much more.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Disaster Information Management Research Center
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Disaster Information Management Research Center: Animals in Disasters
This webpage from the Disaster Information Management Research Center provides information and links to other resources concerning animals in disasters, including how to protect your pets in an emergency, pets in shelters, animal health hazards, animal handling for emergency responders, and more.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Disaster Information Management Research Center
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Disaster Information Management Research Center: Sources of Emergency and Disaster Health Information from the U.S. Government
This webpage from the Disaster Information Management Research Center provides information and links to federal organizations which deal with emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Disaster Information Management Research Center
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Disaster Information Management Research Center: Floods
This webpage from the Disaster Information Management Research Center provides information and links to more resources on floods, including flood safety, an introduction to floods and flash floods, buildings and facilities damaged by flood water, floods and communicable diseases, and more.
National Library of Medicine (U.S.). Disaster Information Management Research Center
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Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records; and Miscellaneous Measures, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, September 20, 2012 [video]
This is a video of the Full Committee's business meeting to approve "A Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records''; and a markup of the following: H.R. 4053, the "Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012''; H.R. 5954, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 7th Street in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building''; and H.R. 5738 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15285 Samohin Drive in Macomb, Michigan, as the "Lance Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio Clinton-Macomb Carrier Annex''. The report "A Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records'' was ordered reported, without amendment. The following measures were ordered D898reported, without amendment: H.R. 5954; and H.R. 5738. The following measure was ordered reported, as amended, H.R. 4053.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2007-)
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Resources for Teen CERT: Connecting School Emergency Management and Youth Preparedness
This document provides information on website resources, links to publications and additional resources from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA), and links to additional federal resources concerning Youth Emergency Management and Preparedness.
United States. Department of Education. Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools; Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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FOIAonline [website]
From the website: "The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives you the right to request information from federal agencies. From FOIAonline you can submit FOIA requests to all participating agencies, track the status of requests, search for requests submitted by others, access previously released records, and generate agency-specific FOIA processing reports."
United States. Department of Justice
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Consortium for Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education and Research (CRUSER) [website]
"At the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, the Naval Postgraduate School [NPS] leverages its long-standing experience and expertise in the research and education of robotics and unmanned systems to support the Navy's mission. The Consortium for Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education and Research (CRUSER) serves as a vehicle to align currently disparate research efforts and integrate academic courses across discipline boundaries. CRUSER provides a collaborative environment for the advancement of educational and research endeavors across the Navy and Marine Corps. The Consortium seeks to capitalize efforts, both internal and external to NPS, by facilitating active means of collaboration, providing a portal for information exchange among researchers and educators with collaborative interests, fostering innovation through directed programs of operational experimentation, and supporting the development of an array of educational ventures. CRUSER is a facilitator for the Navy's common research interests in current and future unmanned systems and robotics. The Consortium, working in partnership with other organizations, will inject a focus on robotics and unmanned systems into existing joint and naval field experiments, exercises, and war games, as well as host specific events, both experimental and educational. The Consortium hosts classified and unclassified web spaces to serve as collaborative environments for the community. Furthermore, with the operational needs of the Navy and the Marine Corps at its core, CRUSER will be an inclusive, active partner for the effective education of future military leaders and decision makers. Refining existing courses of education and designing new academic programs will be an important benefit of CRUSER, making the Consortium a unique and indispensable resource for the Navy and highlighting the educational mission of the Naval Postgraduate School."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Implementing POP: Leading, Structuring, and Managing a Problem-Oriented Police Agency
"This manual is intended for police executives interested in promoting the practice of problem-oriented policing (POP) within their police agency. (In the United Kingdom, the concept is more commonly referred to as problem-oriented partnerships with the intention of emphasizing the criticality of external partnerships. It is not otherwise distinct.) Whether you're a chief executive (police chief, chief constable, sheriff, or public safety director) already committed to the idea of POP, but looking for guidance on implementing it, or a senior-level executive tasked to plan your agency's adoption of POP, this manual should help you decide what steps to take, and in what order, to make POP an integral part of how your police agency does business. If you lack the time to read the entire manual, read the Contents for a quick summary; you'll know which sections you might want to read in full. At the end of each section we reference a few good and readily accessible publications should you want to read more. […] This manual also assumes that you are well-versed in the basics of police management and therefore is not a primer or comprehensive text on the subject. Rather, it focuses only on the aspects of police administration and management that are most directly implicated in the shift to POP. Implementing POP is as much about the art of persuasion and of modifying police culture as it is about the mechanics of police administration."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Scott, Michael S.; Kirby, Stuart
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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments [website]
From the "About" section of the website: "The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, known as COG, helps develop regional solutions to such issues as the environment, affordable housing, growth and development, public health, child welfare, public safety, homeland security, and transportation. Founded in 1957, COG is an independent, nonprofit association comprised of elected officials from 22 local governments, members of the Maryland and Virginia state legislatures, and members of the U.S. Congress. COG is supported by financial contributions from its participating local governments, federal and state grants and contracts, and donations from foundations and the private sector."
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement [website]
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement official website offers publications, alerts, and searchable databases related to criminal justice and other law enforcement issues in Florida. Also included at the site are audio/video content, news links, and highlights.
Florida. Department of Law Enforcement
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Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)
"The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) provides leadership and funding through grants and cooperative agreements to States, territories, and eligible municipalities to improve surge capacity and enhance community and hospital preparedness for public health emergencies. In July 2010, states, territories, and large metropolitan areas received HPP grants totaling $390.5 million to help hospitals and other health care organizations strengthen the medical surge capability across the nation. HPP Program funding supports: [1] Enhanced Planning: HPP funding is used to enhance hospital and healthcare system planning and response at the State, local, and territorial levels. [2] Increasing Integration: HPP facilitates the integration of public and private sector medical planning and assets to increase the preparedness, response, and surge capacity of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. [3] Improving Infrastructure: Awardees have used HPP Grants and Special Initiative Grant funding to improve the State, local, and territorial infrastructures that help hospitals and healthcare systems prepare for public health emergencies. The program is managed the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, (ASPR) which provides programmatic oversight and works with its partners in State, territorial, and municipal government to ensure that the program's goals are met or exceeded."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
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El Cigarrillo Electrónico y los Concentrados de Marihuana: ¿Qué es el 'Vapeo'?
From the Document: "Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol or vapor made from a liquid or dry material that is heated in an electronic powered device, called an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. The liquid can contain flavoring, nicotine, or marijuana concentrates. Dry herb vape devices can heat dry marijuana without combusting it and without using additional liquid. Generally, the vaping device consists of a battery, a cartridge for containing the e-liquid or dry marijuana, and a heating component."
United States. Drug Enforcement Administration
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for Noninstructional Staff
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines key action steps that noninstructional staff--including guidance counselors, social workers, school psychologists, office staff, bus drivers, maintenance and facility staff, and food service staff--can take to support school climate improvements. Although most of the action steps within this document can be completed by all noninstructional staff, some action steps will need to be done by school counselors, psychologists, and social workers but not by others. In those cases, action steps are marked with an asterisk (*)."
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments; United States. Department of Education
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for Community Partners
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines how community partners can support school climate improvements. Organizations and individuals can partner with schools in many different ways--from delivering or coordinating direct services to students and families inside or outside the school, to offering students opportunities to participate in activities such as afterschool programming or internships, to working with schools to provide space for events or donations. Although most of the action steps within this document can be completed by all community partners, some action steps can be done only by individuals or organizations that deliver direct services (e.g., mental health supports and physical health interventions) to students and families, but not by others. In those cases, action steps are marked with an asterisk (*)."
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments; United States. Department of Education
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for Working with Families
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines how family members--including guardians of students--can support school climate improvements."
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments; United States. Department of Education
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Prepare Your Organization for a Flood: Playbook
From the Introduction: "America's PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience for disasters. The campaign offers free resources for households and organizations to discuss and practice plans and safety measures to improve resilience for specific disasters. Planning and preparing can make a big difference in being safe and continuing operations after a disaster. The ability to maintain or quickly reestablish business operations or organization missions requires a focus on preparedness, advance planning, and relationships with external partners and community leaders. This 'Prepare Your Organization for a Flood Playbook' provides you, as a community leader or employer, with tools and resources to support your preparedness efforts and to help you conduct an America's PrepareAthon! Day of Action."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for Instructional Staff
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines key action steps that instructional staff--including teachers, paraprofessionals, and others in the classroom who provide instruction or assistance--can take to support school climate improvements."
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments; United States. Department of Education
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for Working with Students
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines key action steps to engage students in the school climate improvement process."
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments; United States. Department of Education
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Vaping & Marijuana Concentrates: What is Vaping?
From the Document: "Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol or vapor made from a liquid or dry material that is heated in an electronic powered device, called an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. The liquid can contain flavoring, nicotine, or marijuana concentrates. Dry herb vape devices can heat dry marijuana without combusting it and without using additional liquid. Generally, the vaping device consists of a battery, a cartridge for containing the e-liquid or dry marijuana, and a heating component."
United States. Drug Enforcement Administration
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Drug Enforcement Administration: The Early Years
From the Document: "The U.S. has a long history of drug abuse. Legally, the United States imported opium for more than a hundred years. Morphine was in common use during the Civil War. Heroin was manufactured by the end of the nineteenth century. And cocaine, long a popular tonic, was marketed as a cure for narcotic addiction. By the beginning of this century there was a steadily strengthening sentiment for outlawing alcohol but little public concern for the widespread use of narcotics. They were plentiful and cheap. Drugstores sold them without a prescription. Grocery stores stocked them. Mail order houses distributed them across the countryside, for the most part concealed in any number of patent medicines from consumption cures to teething syrups for children. Though the symptoms of narcotic addiction were known, they were not recognized in Main Street America, except as signs of rare moral degeneracy in minority groups or immigrants, essentially a vice or sickness of outsiders."
United States. Drug Enforcement Administration
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for School Leaders
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines key action steps that school leaders--including principals, assistant/vice principals, and building leaders--can take to support school climate improvements."
United States. Department of Education; National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
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School Climate Improvement Action Guide for District Leaders
From the Document: "Improving school climate takes time and commitment from a variety of people in a variety of roles. This document outlines key action steps that district leaders--including superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors of student support services, or others--can take to support school climate improvements."
United States. Department of Education; National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
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Cybersecurity Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts
From the Document: "Cyber threats can impact either the human (students, teachers, and staff) or the physical or virtual (e.g., information technology [IT] networks and systems) elements of schools and school districts. While there may be some overlap in addressing human versus physical/virtual threats, preparing for each type can require input from different individuals with experience or expertise on that topic and unique actions before, during, and after an incident. Schools may therefore choose to plan for these threats separately, but still under a broader umbrella of cyber threats. This fact sheet focuses on addressing threats to a school's or school district's network and systems also called 'cybersecurity' considerations."
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.)
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Evacuation Resource Guide
This document from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center contains a list of web resources for schools on preparing for evacuations.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Education
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Food Safety and Emergencies: Preparedness Activities for Schools
This document from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center contains a list of web resources for schools on maintaining food safety during emergencies.
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Education
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School Culture and Climate Assessments
From the Background: "The 'Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans' ('School Guide') defines school climate as 'a range of campus conditions, including safety, relationships and engagement, and the environment, that may influence student learning and well-being' (p. 53). School climate is important because its effects are far-reaching. Studies reveal that a supportive and prosocial school climate is positively correlated with a number of traits, including student motivation, feelings of connectedness and engagement with school, student self-esteem, decreased absenteeism, and reduced bullying and harassment. School climate has also been shown to have positive impacts on academic performance, going so far as to mitigate the negative impact of a socioeconomic environment. In schools with positive climates, students are more likely to feel connected to adults and their peers. Such a connection fosters a nurturing environment where students are more likely to succeed, feel safe, and report threats. School climate is determined by a number of factors, including staff and student relationships, perceptions of physical and emotional safety by students, the learning environment, and disciplinary policies."
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (U.S.); United States. Department of Education
