http://know.triangle.com/factfinder/disasters Comments for "[Disaster Preparedness]" en http://know.triangle.com/factfinder/disasters <div class="know-page-content"> <div class="main-content"> <p><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/content/media/2007/10/18/redcross.jpg" border="2" alt="red cross" title="red cross" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="120" height="84" align="left" /> </p> <p>When disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. Make your home and family safer by being prepared.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Get Prepared </strong></p> <p>Put together a disaster supplies kit. What do you need for your home in case of an emergency? Here are some comprehensive lists. </p> <p><a href="http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_91_,00.html" target="_blank" title="Red Cross" rel="nofollow">The American Red Cross</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html" target="_blank" title="Ready America" rel="nofollow">Ready America</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.readync.org/" target="_blank" title="ReadyNC" rel="nofollow">Ready North Carolina </a></p> <p><a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/disaster-guide/kits.htm" target="_blank" title="FCIC" rel="nofollow">Federal Citizen Information Center </a></p> <p><strong>Evacuation</strong> </p> <p>What if you're told to evacuate? </p> <p><a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/family/disaster-guide/evacuation.htm" target="_blank" title="FCIC evacuate" rel="nofollow">What To Do</a><br />(from the FCIC)</p> <p><a href="http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnwin0506/misfortunes.html" target="_blank" title="FDIC" rel="nofollow">Will you have access to cash and banking services? </a><br />Tips to help you function financially from the FDIC. </p> <p><a href="http://www.ncdot.org/traffictravel/emergencyinfo/#evacuation" target="_blank" title="NCDOT" rel="nofollow">NC Evacuation</a> information and maps from the Department of Transportation</p> <p><strong>Preparedness for those with special needs </strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/mobileprogs.html" target="_blank" title="Seniors" rel="nofollow">Disaster Planning for Elderly and Disabled Populations</a><br />(from The Red Cross) </p> <p><a href="http://www.ready.gov/kids/" target="_blank" title="Ready Kids" rel="nofollow">Ready Kids </a><br />(from the Department of Homeland Security)</p> <p><a href="http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/disaster_preparedness_for_pets.html" target="_blank" title="Humane Society" rel="nofollow">Disaster Planning Can Save Your Pet</a><br />(from the Humane Society of the United States) </p> <p><strong>General Information</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/disaster/factsheets/index.html" target="_blank" title="NC Cooperative Extension" rel="nofollow">Readiness, Response and Recovery </a><br />Lots of good information from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> Fact Finder Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:39:07 -0400 artiecat 10344 at http://know.triangle.com