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This web page was created to provide quick access to pertinent information regarding emergency resources. It is presented as a starting point for your use in accessing needed resources, but does not include every resource for emergency information. |
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National Emergency Resources |
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FirstGov -- America's Response To Terrorism |
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml |
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Gateway to U.S. Government information on America's
response to terrorism. |
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American Red Cross |
http://www.redcross.org |
| National organization that offers
assistance for disasters of many types. Links on how to obtain assistance and how to give assistance, how to find local chapters. |
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National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster |
http://www.nvoad.org |
| National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) is a partnership in disaster response. The organization was founded in the simple belief that the time to prepare for the next disaster is now. NVOAD has 34 national member organizations, 52 State and territorial VOADs and a growing number of local VOADs. Representatives from these voluntary organizations meet together on a regular basis to share their respective activities, concerns and frustrations in order to minimize duplication of effort and manage disaster activities more efficiently. | |
United States Citizen Corps |
http://www.citizencorps.gov |
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Public education, training, and volunteer opportunities to support community and family safety. |
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Salvation Army |
http://www.salvationarmy.org |
New York State Emergency Resources |
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American Red Cross (New York State) |
http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.html#ny |
NYS -- World Trade Center Emergency Information |
http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/emergency |
| Links to sites of Government Agencies, organizations providing Disaster Relief and Assistance for Victims, and Media Links. | |
New York State Department of Health |
http://www.health.state.ny.us/home.html |
| The New York State Department of Health offers many resources to protect and promote the health of New Yorkers through prevention, science, and the assurance of quality health care delivery. They feature a special BioTerrorism page for citizens and professionals: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/bt/bt.htm | |
| Each county in New York State has their own county health department. Typically, they are the first to assist consumers with concerns and problems. For a list of county health departments including important phone numbers, click here: http://www.nysacho.org/Directory/directory.html | |
New York City Emergency Resources |
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American Red Cross New York City Metro Area |
http://www.nyredcross.org |
| Links to information on Family Assistance Center, emergency and related phone numbers, donations, American Red Cross New York, Blood Donation, Hospital/Injury information, Grief Counseling, Schools, Travel, and Transit. | |
