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The ER One Institute recommends these websites for further information about emergency preparedness.
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JCAHO Emergency Preparedness |
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On this site you will find a a free web-based publication, "Surge Hospitals: Providing Safe Care in Emergencies", provided by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and its affiliate Joint Commission Resources. Also find JACAHO's guidance document, "Standing Together: An Emergency Planning Guide for America's Communities," for communities to both prepare for and successfully respond to major local and regional emergencies.
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CDC Emergency Preparedness |
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Find detailed information on bioterrorism and chemical agents, and information for the general public, first responders, clinicians and hospitals regarding bioterrorism, chemical and radiation emergencies, mass casualties, natural disasters and severe weather. Also find updated information on recent outbreaks and incidents.
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OSHA Emergency Preparedness |
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This is the Department of Labor Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA) webpage on Emergency Preparedness and Response. It is a resource for national safety standards on emergency preparedness and response for responders and general worksites. The DHS Federal Response Plan is also available here, as well as the National Emergency Management Plan, and also links to National Response Team website and the NIMS Integration Center.
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DHS Preparedness and Response |
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The Department of Homeland Security says that in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, they will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort. The department assumes primary responsibility for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation. Find more at their website.
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California Emergency Medical Services Authority |
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On this website you will find information about HICS, including forms and instruction sheets. HICS was created by the HEICS IV project, which was funded by the California EMS Authority using a HRSA grant.
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Red Cross |
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Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. In addition to these services, the core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to resume their normal daily activities independently.
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Disaster Help |
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This web site is part of the President's Disaster Management EGOV Initiative - a larger initiative aimed at greatly enhancing Disaster Management on an interagency and intergovernmental level.
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The Homeland Security / Defense Education Consortium, or HSDEC |
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The Homeland Security / Defense Education Consortium, or HSDEC, is a network of teaching and research institutions focused on promoting education, research, and cooperation related to and supporting the homeland security / defense mission. The consortium is committed to building and maintaining a community of higher education institutions supporting this mission and the overall homeland security effort through the sharing and advancement of knowledge.
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HICS Center |
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This new website provides a variety of information, including HICS materials, lessons learned from applying HICS and the opportunity to post questions on-line.
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