Resources

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  President Obama: Crisis and Service

  In President Obama’s weekly address, he speaks of the government’s response to the flooding in the Upper Midwest and praises... Read More...

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  April 30th Deadline!

  The Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder is hosting its 5th Annual Hazards and Disasters Student Paper... Read More...

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  Twitter & MySpace Emergency Links

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  This page includes links to a sampling of goverment agencies and private citizens on Twitter who focus on emergencies, and... Read More...

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  NOAA Weather Radio Consumer Info

  NOAA offers detailed information on purchasing a NOAA Weather Radio Receiver, with a variety of options and available sellers. Click... Read More...

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  Digital Switch for Boaters

  The U.S. Coast Guard is no longer responding to distress calls sent with analog equipment. Mariners, aviators and other persons... Read More...

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  Press Release from the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

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  This press release has graphs showing the effects of disasters in 2008, with the most people killed in storms. Read More...

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  Extra Funds Available For Some Ike Victims

  Flood insurance policyholders whose structures were damaged by flooding from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for up to $30,000 in... Read More...

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  Disaster Help

  DHS and FEMA have put together DisasterHelp.gov with a specific section on hurricanes, and links to local resources. Read More...

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  PLAN!T NOW Center, Opening Feb. 2009

  The PLAN!T NOW Center, opening in March 2009 in North Carolina, will develop disaster preparedness curricula for use by schools... Read More...

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  FEMA

  FEMA has a website set up specifically to assist victims of Hurricane Ike. Go to FEMA’s website to learn about... Read More...