Emergency Preparedness Info Center

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General Information

CDC: Long-Term Home Health and Hospice Care Planning Guide for Public Health Emergencies
CDC: Disaster Preparedness - Learn step by step actions you can take to be ready
CDC: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Emergency Preparedness Packet for HHA: NAHC's publication of preparedness information for Home Health Agencies
Health Information Privacy: Addresses the release of PHI for planning/response activities in emergency situations
Make An Emergency Plan: Communication plan template
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response (ASPR): Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) - Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Gateway
OSHA's Emergency Preparedness: How to prepare and train for emergencies and hazards to be aware of when an emergency occurs
Ready America, A Part of Homeland Security: Has checklist for emergency supply list, state EMS information
Small Business Administration: Emergency preparedness plan for a small business & assistance program

ASPRTRACIE: Info & Technical Assistance for Emergency Preparedness
CMS: Emergency Preparedness Interpretive Guidelines
CMS Survey & Cert. Emergency Preparedness: "One Stop Shop" for emergency preparedness info. Has links to other resources & websites
Prepare for Emergencies: Red Cross uses 3 steps for readiness
All Hazards FAQ

Disaster Preparedness Toolkit
Medicaid and CHIP Flexibilities and Authorities
This site includes information on State Plan Flexibilities; Section 1115 Demonstrations for Disaster Response; Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities; Home & Community Based Services in Public Health Emergencies; and Other Federal Disaster Resources

County Emergency Management Agencies: Find your local Emergency Management Information here
Department of Public Safety: Emergency Management - Be aware & prepare
Disaster Information Center by the NC State Cooperative Extension: Information center with helpful links to other sources
NC Division of Aging & Adult Services Disaster Preparedness: Disaster Preparedness information for consumers and care providers; contains suggestions for Emergency Kits
NC Office of Emergency Medical Services: Information about NC EMS
Public Health Preparedness & Response: Preparedness from the public health aspect; a multi-faceted approach
NC Emergency Preparedness for Seniors: Resources from ReadyNC