Local Resources
- Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/158/Emergency-Services
- Contra Costa Health Services Hazardous Materials Program
- CAER Organization
- CERT Programs
https://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams
State Resources
- California Office of Emergency Services: http://www.caloes.ca.gov/
Provides information on emergency response in California and resources for the public.
- Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA): http://www.emsa.ca.gov/
Ensures quality patient care by administering an effective, statewide system of coordinated emergency medical care, injury prevention and disaster medical response.
- Department of Mental Health: http://www.dmh.ca.gov/disaster/default.asp
Includes information on disaster assistance to local mental health agencies in their emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation efforts.
- Department of Water Resources for California: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/
Provides up-to-date information on water supplies throughout California.
- Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development: http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/
Works through many different programs to promote Equitable Healthcare Accessibility for Californians.
Other California Resources
- California Department of Food and Agriculture — Animal Disaster Preparedness and Response
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/ah/disaster_preparedness.htm
The CDFA has developed a County Animal Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Guide to be used by counties to develop their own plan for dealing with animal issues during disaster. - California Integrated Waste Management Board
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Disaster/DisasterPlan/
Provides information on the Integrated Waste Management Disaster Plan and provides guidance to the disaster preparedness planning efforts of local government. - California Department of Aging
http://www.aging.ca.gov/news_events/2003/emergency_preparedness.html
Press release for older and disabled Californians to be prepared for emergencies. - California Foundation for Independent Living
http://www.cfilc.org/site/c.fnJFKLNnFmG/b.5192415/k.BDE2/Home.htm
Provides readings and resources in emergency response for people with disabilities. - California Primary Care Association — Clinic Emergency Preparedness
Includes emergency management templates, tools and strategies to assist California’s community clinics and health centers (CCHCs) prepare to meet the needs of their patients and communities following natural and man-made disasters. - Native American Alliance for Emergency Preparedness
http://www.diversitypreparedness.org/Topic/Subtopic/Record-Detail/18/communityid–9792/resourceid–16097/
Provides information and resources to aid in the development of disaster plans for Indian clinics statewide
Federal Resources
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
http://www.hhs.gov
Provides information on leading America to better health, safety and well-being. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov
Provides tips to prevent and control diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities and environmental health threats. - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://www.ready.gov
Provides resources for preparing for disasters. - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov
Includes up-to-date information about current emergencies and disaster preparation tips. - American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
Provides disaster preparation information and resources for reference during and after an emergency. - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
http://www.noaa.gov
Offers information on weather-related emergencies. - World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/about/en/
Includes information regarding emergencies around the world. - Centers for Public Health Preparedness
http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/cphp/centers.htm
Provides information on the CDC-funded Centers for Public Health Preparedness (CPHP), a network of academic institutions working in collaboration with state and local public health departments and other community partners. - Agency for Health Care Research and Quality – Public Health Preparedness
http://www.ahrq.gov/prep
Includes research projects, tools and resources, issue briefs, conferences and meetings, and evidence reports. - Agency for Health Care Research and Quality – Bioterrorism Planning and Response
http://www.ahrq.gov/browse/bioterbr.htm
Includes research projects, tools and resources, issue briefs, conferences and meetings, and evidence reports. - National Association of County and City Health Officials
http://www.naccho.org/topics/emergency/index.cfm
Provides information and tools to help local health departments (LHDs) enhance their readiness to respond to emergencies, including terrorism incidents. - Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
http://astho.org/
Provides information on how ASTHO works with states to provide relevant information on public health preparedness policy, practice and programs.
Other online resources
- Health Disaster Preparedness Information (multiple languages)https://www.healthinfotranslations.org/topic/disaster_preparedness/26123/
- Diversity preparedness: http://www.diversitypreparedness.org/
- The National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ - United States Geological Survey Earthquakes Hazard Program
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recent/index.html - West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/ - Center for Infectious Disease Preparedness – UC Berkeley School of Public Health
http://www.idready.org/ - UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters
http://www.cphd.ucla.edu/ - National Bioterrorism Civilian Medical Response Center
http://dasl.mem.drexel.edu/alumni/bGreen/www.pages.drexel.edu/_weg22/CiMeRC.pdf - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Center for Biosecurity
http://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/ - Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness
http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-center-for-public-health-preparedness/ - AMA Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health.page
