Region 2 Emergency Preparedness Resources
- Are you prepared?
- National Library of Medicine Resources
- Federal and State Emergency Management Contacts
- Federal Agency Resources
- Emergency Kits
- Evacuation Resources
- Webinars, Trainings & Handouts
- ERPAC
Are You Prepared?
Region 2 provides assistance to our members in preparing for, and responding to, disasters or localized emergencies.
This comprehensive guide serves as an online collection of resources and tools that are relevant to disaster and emergency preparedness. If you would like to learn more about emergency preparedness resources, or explore training opportunities that are available through NNLM, please contact us!
Ian specific resources
What DHS and FEMA are Doing?
https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-ian
Spanish: https://www.fema.gov/huracan-ian
FEMA has established a landing page on FEMA.gov with the latest information from FEMA and DHS on the storm. The page is currently promoting response and recovery information and serves as a clearinghouse for related information from DHS. The page is located at https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-ian and is available in multiple languages.
What the U.S. Government is Doing?
https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-ian
Spanish: https://www.usa.gov/espanol/huracan-ian
Social Media
For social media, follow and retweet trusted information from the following accounts:
- @fema
- @femaespanol
- @femaregion4
- FEMA on Facebook
- FEMA Facebook en Español
- @NHC_Atlantic – National Hurricane Center
National Library of Medicine Resources
MedlinePlus(link is external)
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
- Disasters Topics List(link is external) (en español(link is external))
- Disaster Preparation and Recovery(link is external) (en español(link is external))
- Coping with Disasters(link is external) (en español(link is external))
- Hurricane Topic Page(link is external) (en español(link is external))
- Floods Topic Page(link is external) (en español(link is external))
- Earthquakes Topic Page(link is external) (en español(link is external))
Emergency Management Contacts by State
NNLM Region 2 provides emergency preparedness resources for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
This list includes Emergency Management contact information for each of our states.
Alabama
Alabama Emergency Management Agency(link is external)
P.O. Box 2160
Clanton, AL 35046
205-280-2312
800-843-0699
Info@ema.alabama.gov(link sends e-mail)
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Alabama (NOAA) - Status updates by county in AL
Florida
Florida Division of Emergency Management(link is external)
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
850-815-4000
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Florida (NOAA) - Status updates by county in FL
Georgia
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)(link is external)
935 United Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30316
404-635-7000
Local Emergency Management Agencies(link is external)
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Georgia (NOAA) - Status updates by county in GA
Mississippi
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency(link is external)
P.O. Box 5644
Pearl, MS
601-933-MEMA
24 Hour Emergency Line - 800-222-6362
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Mississippi (NOAA) - Status updates by county in MS
Puerto Rico
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Puerto Rico(link is external)
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Puerto Rico (NOAA) - Status updates by county in PR
South Carolina
South Carolina Emergency Management Division(link is external) (SCEMD)
2779 Fish Hatchery Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
803-737-8500
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for South Carolina (NOAA) - Status updates by county in SC
Tennessee
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency(link is external)
3041 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
615-741-0001
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for Tennessee (NOAA) - Status updates by county in TN
U.S. Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Mangement Agency (link is external)(VITEMA)
Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery(link is external) (ODR)
St. Croix
2164 King Cross Street
Christiansted, VI 00820
340-773-2244
St. Thomas
8221 Estate Nisky
Saint Thomas, VI 00803
340-774-2244
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings and Alerts
Watches, Warnings or Advisories for U.S. Virgin Islands (NOAA) - Status updates by county in USVI
Federal Contacts
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Region 2: Serving Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278-0002
Region 4(link is external): Serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi,South Carolina and Tennessee
Federal Emergency Management Agency
3003 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Federal Agency Resources
Health and Human Services (HHS) emPOWER Map 3.0(link is external)
Provides every public health official, emergency manager, hospital, first responder, electric company, and community member the power to discover the electricity-dependent Medicare population in their state, territory, county, and ZIP Code.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response (ASPR)(link is external)
Created in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, this federal organization was created to lead the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters. The website includes an update list of resources for the latest natural disaster, as well as printable guides such as:
- After the Flood: Mold-Specific Resources(link is external) (PDF)
- Hurricane Resources at Your Fingertips(link is external) (PDF)
- Tips for Retaining and Caring for Staff after a Disaster(link is external) (PDF)
- Topic Collection: Continuity of Operations (COOP) / Business Continuity Planning(link is external)
- Topic Collection: Healthcare Facility Evacuation/Sheltering(link is external)
- Topic Collection: Hurricane Resources(link is external)
- Topic Collection: Recovery Planning(link is external)
- Topic Collection: Utility Failures (e.g. blackouts, portable water)(link is external)
There is also a list of official social media accounts for areas being affected by a natural disaster.
National Weather Service - Weather Prediction Center(link is external)
Up-to-the-minute forecast information
Ready.gov(link is external)
Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement. Available in multiple languages(link is external).
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(link is external) - Flooding(link is external)
Follow the instructions provided by the EPA on this site to avoid illness and injury during and after a flood. Also included are suggestions for communities, companies, and water facilities on preparing for flooding. The page is also available in Spanish(link is external).
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Natural Disasters and Severe Weather(link is external) (Español(link is external))
Find educational material and PSA information on:
- Health and Safety Concerns (link is external)
- Disaster Resources (link is external)
- Information for Specific Groups (link is external)
- How to Prepare(link is external)
Additionally you can locate specific information on:
Agencies and Organizations
Healthcare Ready RX Open(link is external)
Helps patients find nearby open pharmacies in areas impacted by disaster.
Social Media
FEMA Happening Now Twitter Feed(link is external)
For the latest up-to-date information, check the FEMA twitter feed.
Ready.gov Twitter (link is external)
National Weather Service Twitter (link is external)
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
A number of trusted organizations provide some guidance on what you should include in your basic disaster supplies kit.
- Preparedness/Personal Preparedness (link is external)
- American Red Cross: Be Red Cross Ready (link is external) (PDF)
- American Red Cross: Survival Kit Supplies (link is external)
- Energy.gov: Disaster Supplies Kit (link is external) (PDF)
- FEMA: Emergency Supply List (link is external)
- Habitat for Humanity: Disaster Supply Kit (link is external)
- Ready.gov: Build a Kit(link is external)
- CDC Pet Safety in Emergencies: Pet Disaster Checklist (link is external)
Including a disaster supplies kit, you may also benefit from downloading a number of Disaster Apps for your phone to help in case of an emergency.
Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
Evacuation guidelines provided by the Ready.gov. It includes links to information about family emergency plans, emergency supply kit, how to care for pets in an emergency, and family communications plan.
Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet
Make sure you have a plan and a disaster kit prepared for your furry family members too!
NNLM Webinars
Inclusive Disaster Planning: Considering the Needs of People with Disabilities (Video available soon)
Three panelists as they discuss the importance of and offer guidance on disaster planning and management with the needs in mind of people with disabilities.
Date: September 2022
Creating a One Page Plan to Promote a Coordinated Response to a Disaster.
This webinar introduces attendees to the benefits of having a one page disaster plan, which contains information such as the duties of an emergency response coordinator, critical contact information, communications and continuity of operations plans, a succinct list of response procedures, and a relocation strategy.
Date: November 2021
This webinar is designed to improve your Library's ability to respond to a sudden disaster by laying out five easy steps to follow.
Date: September 2021
Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) for Libraries Part 2: The Library Match Game
The second session in the COOP series. This session focuses on finding a buddy library to help execute your library's COOP should you become unable to.
Date: February 2021
Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) for Libraries Part 1: Why We Plan
This session is dedicated to discussing the importance of libraries having Continuity of Operations Plans.
- Continuity of Operations Plan (.doc) One-page template for creating a continuity of operations plan. Created by Dan Wilson, Associate Director for Collections & Library Services at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Library.
Date: January 2021
Other Trainings and Programs
Disaster Information Specialization Certificate
The MLA Disaster Information Specialization provides training and recognition for librarians and others who rely on information for their work in disaster preparedness and response.
The specialization, developed by MLA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), trains professionals to access, use, and manage information to support their institutions and communities in planning for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN) (FEMA)
OPEN includes both a web-based, self-guided training, and a downloadable instructor kit that will guide participants on how to identify risks, locate resources, and take preparedness actions.
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment.
