Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. There is a wealth of information on disaster preparedeness and emergency management which you can read and obtain online. The following resources are just some of the websites and materials for you to start with.
Local Agencies
- City and Borough of Sitka
- Sitka Fire Department
- Sitka Police Department
- Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
- Sitka Community Hospital
- Southeast Region EMS Council
State Resources
- Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Alasks State Emergency Response Commission
- Alaska Local Emergency Planning Commission
- Alaska Citizen Corps Council
- Alaska State Troopers
Federal Resources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- US Coast Guard
- USCG Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection
- Environmental Protection Agency LEPC Database
- Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
- Climate Prediction Center
- US Fire Administration
- Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
- Ready America
Organizations
- American Red Cross
- The Right to Know Network
- The Humane Society of the United States
- The Disaster Center
- LEPC Information Exchange
Downloadable Files (PDF) and Links
For Families and Individuals
- Sitka Emergency Operations Plan (2MB)
- Tsunami Preparedness Information (105k)
- Preparing Makes Sense (635k)
- Your Family Disaster Plan (350k)
- Family Communications Plan (106k)
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist (138k)
- Emergency Supply Checklist (229k)
- Family Disaster Supplies Checklist (211k)
- Food & Water in an Emergency (617k)
- Reduce Your Disaster Risk (2.1MB)
- Before Disaster Strikes (1.5MB)
- After Disaster Strikes (262k)
Preparing Children for Disasters
- FEMA Resources for Parent and Teachers
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster (186k)
- Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book (1.7MB)
- Ready Kids
Caring for Pets
- Preparing Pets for Emergencies (352k)
- FEMA Information for Pet Owners
- The Humane Society of the United States
For People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist for People with Mobility Problems (157k)
- Information for Older Americans (3.5MB)
- Ready America
- Information for People with Disabilities (3.5MB)
For Businesses and the Community
- Emergency Management for Business and Industry (566k)
- FEMA Information for Business and Professionals
- Ready Business
- FEMA Good Ideas Book (288k)
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