Is Twitter A Part of Your Emergency Plan? It Should Be.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) provides up-to-date weather information, offering regular updates and encouraging safety in extreme weather.
- CDC Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response is responsible for managing public health crises, including epidemic outbreaks and other public health threats.
- National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)is a government agency responsible for overseeing disaster management throughout the United States.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees all aspects of health and wellness through the United States.
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response is a branch of the CDC offering information and assistance in situations that require disaster management resources, especially in terms of public health.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)is the primary government entity that coordinates disaster relief efforts in the United States.
- Ready.gov is a FEMA-sponsored website that keeps residents informed and offers helpful disaster preparedness information.
- American Red Cross is one of the largest aid organizations, providing disaster relief, blood donations, and lifesaving CPR certification.
- Department of Homeland Security oversees all disaster management and other security issues throughout the country.
- Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response provides the public with information on public health, disaster preparedness, and recovery.
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