Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a many publications and resources on the threats of crime, terrorism and disasters of all kinds. You may either download these files or order them by calling
Federal Emergency Management Agency's Distribution Center at
1-800-480-2520.
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness (H-34)
A 100-page publication that provides a step-by-step outline on how to prepare a disaster supply kit, emergency planning for people with disabilities, how to locate and evacuate to a shelter, and even contingency planning for family pets. Natural hazards and man-made threats from hazardous materials and terrorism are also treated in detail with specific preparedness and response information for each hazard.
Emergency Preparedness Checklist (L-154). [109 KB]
Provides a checklist of suggested disaster preparedness steps and activities.
Also available in Spanish. [586 MB]
Preparing for Emergencies: A Checklist, for People with Mobility Problems (L-154M).
Provides information specific to people with limited mobility including children, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
Emergency Food and Water Supplies (L-210). [355 KB]
Explains how to choose food for an emergency kit, emergency cooking, water purification, where to locate emergency water, and how to store emergency food and water supplies in the home.
Family Resources:
Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit (L-189). [165 KB]
Provides a checklist of emergency supplies that should be kept in the home and contained in a Disaster Supplies Kit. Also available in Spanish. [2.5 MB]
Your Family Disaster Plan (L-191). [279 KB]
Provides guidelines and instructions to help families develop a disaster plan
Also available in Spanish. [2.4 MB]
Federal Emergency Management Agency for Kids
Helping Children Cope with Disaster (L-196). [99 KB]
Provides information on how to prep children prior to disaster and how to lessen the emotional effects of disaster.
Also Available in Spanish.
Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book (Federal Emergency Management Agency -243). [1.64 MB]
For ages 3-10. Also available in Spanish.
The Adventures of Julia and Robbie: The Disaster Twins (Federal Emergency Management Agency -344). [2.08 MB]
A collection of disaster related stories. Includes information on preparedness and how to mitigate against disasters.
Herman and The Hunt for a Disaster Proof Shell
A short story about a little hermit crab searching for his first shell during natural disasters.
Federal Emergency Management Agency for Kids (L-229).
Provides information about what Federal Emergency Management Agency (specifically Federal Emergency Management Agency.gov) has to offer children.
Natural Disasters and Terrorism:
Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (Federal Emergency Management Agency -141). [579 KB]
After a Flood: The First Steps (L-198).
Information for homeowners on preparedness, safety and recovery from a flood. Community Shelter (Federal Emergency Management Agency -361).
Contains guidance for constructing mass shelters for public refuge in schools, hospitals and other places of assembly.
Homeowner Guides to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your House from Flooding (L-235). Or
Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect Your House from Flooding (Federal Emergency Management Agency -312).
A series of brochures about obtaining information on how to protect your home from flooding.
Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House (L-233).
This brochure provides details about obtaining information on how to build a Wind Safe Room to withstand tornado, hurricane and other high winds.
Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House (Federal Emergency Management Agency -320).
This manual provides detailed information on how to build a Wind Safe Room to withstand tornado, hurricane and other high winds.
Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind Damage (Federal Emergency Management Agency -247).
Avoiding Earthquake Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners.
Safety tips for before, during and after an earthquake.
Preparedness in High-Rise Buildings (Federal Emergency Management Agency -76).
Earthquake safety tips for high-rise dwellers.
Wildfire: Are You Prepared? (L-203).
Wildfire safety tips, preparedness and mitigation techniques.
Preparedness in High-Rise Buildings (Federal Emergency Management Agency -76).
Earthquake safety tips for high-rise dwellers.
Additional Publications can be found in the
Federal Emergency Management Agency Online Library
For addtion Resources,
please visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency Website.
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