Health and Social Services Recovery Support Function The mission of the Health and Social Services (H&SS) Recovery Support Function (RSF) is to assist locally-led recovery efforts in the restoration of the public health, healthcare and social services networks to promote the resilience, health and well-being of [...]

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention Every year, at least 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department each year due to accidental CO poisoning. There are steps you can take to help protect yourself [...]

How Cancer Patients Can Cope During a Natural Disaster It’s not a surprise that natural disasters like hurricanes or floods can cause immense financial, physical and emotional strain to all involved. For those who are also dealing with a life-altering illness like cancer, additional major concerns [...]

Community Recovery Management Toolkit The Community Recovery Management Toolkit (CRMT) is a compilation of guidance, case studies, tools, and training to assist local communities as they are in the midst of managing recovery post-disaster. Pre-disaster planning and preparedness resources for recovery are available separately here. [...]

Emergency Water Supply Preparation n an emergency situation, tap water may not be safe to drink or use. It is important to prepare for possible emergency situations ahead of time by preparing an emergency water supply for yourself and your family. It is also essential to [...]

Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) Online Training Course This educational offering is to provide a recommended health monitoring and surveillance framework, referred to as the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) system, which includes specific recommendations and tools for all phases of a [...]

Caring for Children in a Disaster Disasters affect children differently than they do adults. Learn more about the unique needs of children during and after disasters. Provided by the CDC. View Resource

Drought and Your Health Drought is a natural phenomenon in which rainfall is lower than average for an extended period of time. Periods of drought can result in inadequate water supply and can lead to public health problems. Take action and learn how drought can impact [...]

Drink Safe Water After a natural disaster, water may not be safe to use due to germs and chemicals in the water. Here are things you should do, ways to feed your baby, and things you should never do. Provided by the CDC. View Resource [...]

Plan Ahead for Disasters Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. View Resource

Post-Disaster Healthy Housing Resources After the disaster, there are many things to consider. Is your home safe to enter? How do you save and clean up your possessions? How can I rebuild stronger and safer to protect myself and family from future disasters? HUD provides helpful [...]

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. View Resource