Helpful Links For You and Your Family
 
Minnesota  U.S.  Global
 
 
Minnesota
 
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/publheal/emerprep/toolkit.htm
This Ready, Set, Go! Toolkit is a resource that will assist Faith Community Organizations in preparing for an emergency, including writing an All-Hazards Emergency Plan. This toolkit was produced by Bloomington Public Health with the support of the Minneapolis—St. Paul Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS).
 
www.health.state.mn.us/news/
This link allows you to read current news releases from the Minnesota Department of Health.
 
www.hsem.state.mn.us
This is the Minnesota site for FEMA information, and includes links for plans, programs, volunteer information and a lot more.
 
www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/PH/docs/Free_Health_Posters.pdf (PDF)
You can order free health-related posters from this site. Click on the link to see the selection of topics and fill out your order form. They're available at no cost to you!
 
www.meret.umn.edu
A University of Minnesota site for emergency preparedness information and online learning, including CEUs.
 
www.cidrap.umn.edu
The Center for Infection Disease Research and Policy's mission is to prevent illness and death from infectious diseases, through research and translation of scientific information to real-world solutions.
 
www.mnresponds.org
Minnesota Responds is a partnership that integrates local, regional, and statewide volunteer programs to assist our public health and healthcare systems during a disaster.
 
www.codeready.org
Get prepared. That's what codeReady is all about. It's a statewide initiative designed to help ensure all Minnesotans be informed, organized and connected on emergency preparedness.
 
www.health.state.mn.us
This Minnesota Department of Health site includes information on obtaining health-related documents and medical records, news reports, and topics such as emergency planning, response and recovery.
 
www.ECHOminnesota.org
ECHO (Emergency and Community Health Outreach) exists to ensure that people with limited English proficiency receive life-saving health and safety information, in some of the languages they understand best.
 
 
U.S.
 
www.disastersrus.org/MyDisasters/disability/disability_preparedness.htm
Everyone needs a plan to prepare for an emergency. People with disabilities should review their needs with family, friends, and caregivers. Build a support network before disaster strikes. Use the information on this website to get a plan ready now.
 
www.flu.gov
This one-stop comprehensive site brings together flu-related information from across Health & Human Services and other federal agencies. It incorporates information about the novel H1N1 flu as well as the seasonal flu.
 
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
This link tracks cases of H1N1 influenza as they occur and also includes more information about the disease.
 
www.ready.gov/america/about/pressreleases/release_index.html
This link gives viewers the opportunity to view recent news releases concerning the Ready Campaign and emergency preparedness in general. There is an option to sign up for updates when they occur.
 
www.ready.gov/america/about/factsheets.html
This link contains fact sheets and background on various facets of emergency preparedness, and also includes a sign-up opportunity to receive updates when they are available.
 
www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/
This site is a joint effort of the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to give consumers socialmedia tools regarding product recalls, including the ongoing peanut-salmonella issue.
 
www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/
From this site you can download CDC podcasts to your desktop and portable music/video player for health information at your convenience and on the go.
 
www.cdc.gov/Features/Podcasts/
Portable health and safety information for a digital world.
 
www.cdc.gov/healthmarketing/ehm/podcasts.html
As part of eHealth Marketing, CDC offers a library of podcasts, or audio and video files, delivering health information in a convenient, enjoyable format.
 
www.cdc.gov/Features/TopTenPodcasts/
Listen to or view CDC's Top Ten Audio and Video Podcasts for 2008.
 
www.fema.gov/areyouready/
Are You Ready? is an in-depth guide to citizen preparedness and is FEMA's most comprehensive source on individual, family, and community preparedness.
 
www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an online source for credible health information from A to Z.
 
www.ready.gov
Information about emergency preparedness and disaster planning, for manmade or Mother Nature's crises. Includes sections on Ready America, Ready Business and Ready Kids.
 
www.pandemicflu.gov
One-stop access for US Government information on avian and pandemic flu. Includes definitions of seasonal (common) flu, avian (bird) flu and pandemic flu.
 
 
Global
 
who.int/
The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. On this site you will find information on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements; the media centre includes news, events, fact sheets and other health-related information.