Emergency Preparedness Resources and Links

Individual Preparedness

There are many things you, as an individual or family, can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communication plan in the event of an emergency.  Most of these proactive steps will be the same for both a natural or manmade emergency.  With a little planning and common sense you can be better prepared for the unexpected. The emergency preparedness links and resources provided below are intended to help you become better prepared.

• American Red Cross offers tips of the day, as well as preparedness resources for home, work, and schools in the community.  It also lists great tips on preparing for all types of disasters including floods, blackouts, winter storms and more.
• Department of Homeland Security provides many tips and resources to help you develop a family communications plan, create a disaster kit and offers resources for additional information on types of terrorism activities.
• Centers for Disease Control offers information on preparedness and response for healthcare providers and the community.  
• City of Cleveland provides access to volumes of information about current events within the city and available resources, including the city evacuation plan
• Cuyahoga County Emergency Management Agency  
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)   
• Department of Health and Human Services  
• Ohio Department of Health 

Regional Health Departments

• Cuyahoga County Board of Health 
• Cleveland Department of Public Health       
• Geauga County Health Department   
• Lake County General Health District 
• Ashtabula City Health Department 
• Lorain City Health Department
• Elyria City Health District