Disaster Preparedness

The Office of Emergency Operations is responsible for coordinating the response to natural and man-made events (including terrorist acts) that have or possibly could have public health and/or medical consequences.  Our best defense against the impact of disasters is to have a well-informed and prepared public.  The following links describe the wide range of potential events and what the public can do to lessen the impact.

General Preparation Links:

• American Red Cross Family Disaster Kit
• Florida Department of Insurance Office of Insurance Regulation

Epidemic/Pandemic

• CDC Overview

Flood

• CDC Flood Information
• FEMA Flood Information
• NIOSH Storm and Flood Cleanup

Hurricanes

• National Hurricane Center
• Storm Categories
• Storm Names
• CDC Hurricane Information
• NOAA Preparation Information
• ARC Preparation Information
• FEMA Hurricane Information

Mail Events

• Mailbomb Overview (PDF 339k)
• USPS Anthrax Information
• GSA white powder guidelines
• CDC Anthrax Information

Terrorism

• ARC Terrorism Response Information

Tornadoes

• CDC Tornado Information

Wildfires

• Florida Division of Emergency Management Wildfire Information
• ARC Wildfire Information
• FEMA Wildfire Information