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Topic: preparedness
Definition:

  • the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
  • "putting them in readiness"
  • "their preparation was more than adequate"

    Related tag cloud:

  • emergency
  • disaster
  • survival
  • safety
  • earthquake
  • emergency management
  • fire
  • mitigation
  • flood
  • response
  • business continuity
  • first aid
  • recovery
  • tornado
  • disaster recovery
  • hurricane
  • camping
  • planning
  • crisis management
  • seismic
  • emergency plans
    • Resources:

    Ready.Gov
    Emergency preparedness guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, lists and explains specific threats and response. How to prepare, glossary, feedback form and links to related government and private organizations.
    http://www.ready.gov/

    Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response
    Information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention agency that provides current news, emergency contacts, biological agents. learning resources, and official statements on biological terrorism.
    http://www.bt.cdc.gov/

    Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA
    Disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, education, and references.
    http://www.fema.gov/

    Environmental Protection Agency
    Committed to protecting the natural environment.
    http://www.epa.gov/