To help Fresno County residents prepare for and respond to emergencies, Library staff have compiled this list of free resources.
Local Links
Getting local information in a disaster is vital to know what to do and where you can go.
http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/DivisionPage.aspx?id=984
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/hnx/
http://www.fire.ca.gov/
http://www.caloes.ca.gov/
http://www.fema.gov/states/california
http://www.redcross.org/local/ca/central
https://redcrosscentralcalifornia.wordpress.com/
Prepare and Plan
Stay safe and know what to do before, during, & after a disaster. Plan in advance so you and your family will be ready.
http://www.ready.gov/
https://www.dhs.gov/
http://www.womenshealth.gov/emergency-preparedness/
http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library
Insurance Information
Before a disaster hits, make sure that you have the proper insurance; as policies vary on what is covered.
http://www.iii.org/article/which-disasters-are-covered-by-homeowners-insurance
http://www.realtor.org/field-guides/field-guide-to-flood-disaster-insurance
http://www.naic.org/documents/consumer_alert_disaster_prep.htm
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquakes are one of California’s greatest natural disasters and strike with no warning. There are many ways to prepare and reduce your risks.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/
http://www.earthquakecountry.info/
https://www.fema.gov/earthquake-safety-home
http://www.shakeout.org/california/
http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_hazards/earthquakes
Mobile Apps
Given the sudden impact of a disaster, Apps are becoming the most popular way to get quick information right on your smartphone.
Red Cross
Help keep your family safe in severe weather, man-made/natural hazards with Emergency by the American Red Cross. Monitor conditions in your area or area of loved ones, prepare your family and your home, check to see if loved ones are safe and let them know you’re safe. A must have for anyone who live in areas prone to severe weather or have loved ones that do.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
The FEMA app is your one-stop-shop with tools and tips to keep you safe before, during, and after disasters. Stay updated with weather-related alerts from the U.S. National Weather Service. Save a custom list of the items in your family’s emergency kit, as well as the places you will meet in case of an emergency. Get tips on what to do before, during, and after over 20 types of disasters. Finally, locate open shelters and Disaster Recovery Centers.
Pacific Disaster Center
Disaster Alert is a free-download, global, multi-hazard monitoring and alerting application.
Flood Watch
FloodWatch allows users to monitor rivers and streams throughout the United States. Add USGS gages to your favorites for quick monitoring of current gauge height, precipitation, and flood stage.
WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders)
WISER is a system designed to assist emergency responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice.
Facebook and Twitter
When you are looking for current information and connecting with loved ones during a disaster, social media sites provide real time interaction.
https://www.facebook.com/FEMA
https://www.facebook.com/redcross/
https://twitter.com/redcrosscv
https://twitter.com/readygov
https://twitter.com/femaespanol
https://twitter.com/femaregion9
https://twitter.com/prepareathon
For further informational materials in the library:
Call Numbers:
613 .xx Personal health & safety
614 .xx Forensic medicine; incidence of injuries, wounds, disease; public preventive medicine
