Resources

A variety of local and national emergency preparedness and response resources are available to the public. Please see the list of resources below for information about a broad selection of emergency-related topics.

Resource Areas:

Incident Management

• National Response Plan (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
• National Incident Management System (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Colorado Resources

• Disaster Recovery Grants - Pollution Prevention Advisory Board
• Colorado Division of Emergency Management's Counter-Terrorism Efforts
• State of Colorado Homeland Security Strategy 2008 - 2013

CDC Resources

• Emergency Preparedness & Response Preparation Planning
• Preparedness Today: What You Need To Do (CDC/Red Cross)

Resources for the Business Community

• Emergency Preparedness for Business (CDC)
• Guidelines for business pandemic readiness
• Pandemic Flu: What Can Be Done Now: Business and Industry
• Resources for Disaster-Proofing Your Business & Community (CO Div. of Emergency Management)
• Ready Colorado

Resources for Community Organizations

• Challenges and Preparation -- Community Organizations
• Guidelines for social distancing pandemic readiness

Resources for Educational Organizations

• Emergency planning for school leaders (US Dept. of Education)

Resources for Families

• Helping Children and Adults Cope with Disasters
• Pandemic Flu: What Can Be Done Now: Families
• Ready Colorado
• Prepare Your Family for Disasters (Red Cross)

Resources for People with Disabilities

• Preparedness: Tips for People with Disabilities (CDPHE)
• Estar preparados: Consejos para personas con impedimentos (CDPHE)

Resources for People with Special Medical Needs

• Preparedness: Tips for People with Special Medical Needs (CDPHE)
• Estar preparados: Consejos para personas con necesidades médicas especiales (CDPHE)

Resources for People with Mental Health Needs

• Colorado Community Mental Health Centers (Colorado Division of Mental Health)
• Mental Health Association of Colorado
• Jefferson County Mental Health
• Fostering Resilience in Response to Terrorism (American Psychological Association)