Links : NEOs and Disaster Preperation

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Disaster related links

CSU Disaster Cost Recovery Manual: http://www.calstate.edu/dcr; The California State University, FEMA Disaster Assistance Program Disaster Documentation and Cost Recovery Manual provides guidance on reimbursement of disaster costs. Practical, straightforward advice for busy administrators. The Manual provides forms (time sheets, etc.) which facilitate sorting data necessary for FEMA Damage Survey Reports, and also provides guidance on contract preparation to comply with the requirements of Title 44 of the Federal Code of Regulations. Although the Manual was developed for use in the California State University system, much of the information is useful to others.
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, International: http://www.disasters.org/deralink.html; The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, International (DERA) was founded in 1962 to assist communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and to serve as a professional association linking professionals, volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of emergency preparedness and management.
Disaster Recovery Journal: http://www.drj.com; The ten year old company has created a website devoted to the Disaster Response and Emergency Management industries. It contains various information, dealing with the selection of alternative sites to utilizing proper Disaster Response proceedures. Links to vendors are also available, as well as links to FEMA, NEMA, and many others. It also has an on-line journal called DRJ E-ZINE.
Disaster Recovery Planning: http://www.drplanning.org/; DR Planning is designed to serve as a vendor-agnostic information clearinghouse for all things pertaining to disaster recovery and business continuity planning. It is hoped that the information provided will prove useful both to first time planners and experienced hands.
Disaster Resources: http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/disaster.html; Access to current events and conditions, disaster preparedness and recovery, agencies, organizations, networks, general disaster information and important telephone numbers for Illinois residents.
Discussion on Emergency Management System: http://www.pep.bc.ca/index.html; This is a draft document being circulated for comment within British Columbia ministries having emergency response mandates. It was adapted from the State of California Standardized Emergency Management System.
Disaster Training International Kids Activity Survival Kit: http://www.disastertraining.org/; Information provided by Beryl Cheal
511 Avenue of the Americas #385
New York, NY 10011
DRI International: http://www.dr.org; DRI International (formerly the Disaster Recovery Institute) was founded in 1988 at Washington University in St. Louis. The purpose of the DRI is to create a base of common knowledge for the disaster recovery / business continuity planning filed through education, assistance, and the development of a resource base; to certify qualified individuals in the discipline; and to promote the credibility and professionalism of certified professionals.
EIIP Virtual Forum: http://www.emforum.org; The Emergency Information Infrastructure Partnership (EIIP) Virtual Forum is designed to encourage emergency professionals to explore the use of current information technology to support emergency management and disaster response.
Emergency Management Explorer Post 493: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/explorer; Emergency Preparedness Information and the unit's activity schedule.
Emergency Management GOLD!: http://www.disasters.org/emgold/; Created by a Certified Emergency Manager for Professionals.Used from DFOs for ESF5 and training local hires.
EPIX - Emergency Preparedness Information Exchange: http://hoshi.cic.sfu.ca/~anderson/index.html; The purpose of EPIX is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among Canadian and international public and private sector organizations about the prevention of, preparation for, recovery from and/or mitigation of risk associated with natural and socio-technological disasters.
Emergency Response and Research Institute EmergencyNet News Service: http://www.emergency.com; EmergencyNet NEWS (ENN) is one of the nation's premier electronic news services that covers only Fire/Police/EMS/ Disaster/Medical/Military topics.
Food For The Hungry Virtual Learning Center: http://www.fh.org/; Food for the Hungry is the organization of Christian motivation, committed to working with poor people to overcome hunger and poverty through integrated self-development and relief.
Insurance Information Institute: http://www.iii.org; For more than 30 years the I.I.I. has provided definitive, credible insurance information. Today the I.I.I. is recognized as a primary source of information, analysis and referral on property/casualty insurance. The site has information designed for both consumers and reporters.
NASA's Disaster Finder: http://disasterfinder.gsfc.nasa.gov/; A searchable index of disaster-related web sites
Strohl Systems: http://www.strohlsystems.com; Strohl Systems develops continuity planning software and services, that has helped thousands of organizations - including businesses, government agencies, and institutions - develop and maintain thorough, actionable disaster recovery and continuity plans.
The American Civil Defense Association: http://www.tacda.org/; "Since 1962, The American Civil Defense Association has been leading the way in disaster preparedness and public awareness. We have been serving the American community by bringing them important news concerning civil defense and disaster preparedness issues which may directly or indirectly affect their lives. Now, thanks to advanced networking technologies, we are able to send our message of "Peace Through Preparedness" accross the planet." [Description taken from website]
The San Francisco Bay Area Governments' Earthquake Hazard Maps: http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/eqmaps.html; Tells what's new and what's coming, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the report and maps, helps view earthquake hazard maps by city and by scenario.