Emergency Management Resources
Your comprehensive guide to preparedness and response
Featured Resources
The All Hazards Approach
Learn about comprehensive emergency preparedness that covers natural disasters, technological emergencies, terrorism, and recovery planning.
Key U.S. Federal Documents
Essential federal planning documents including NIMS, National Response Framework, Incident Command System, and the 9/11 Commission Report.
Emergency Alert Systems
How to receive emergency alerts through WEA, NOAA Weather Radio, local notification systems, and mobile apps to stay informed during disasters.
Emergency Management Agencies
Directory of federal, state, and local emergency management agencies including FEMA regional offices and state emergency management contacts.
Business Continuity Planning
Protect your organization with Continuity of Operations planning, risk assessment, business impact analysis, and recovery strategies.
Personal Preparedness
Essential steps for individuals and families including emergency plans, supply kits, evacuation planning, and disaster preparedness checklists.
Resources by Category
Federal Resources
- Federal Emergency Management Documents
- FEMA and Federal Agencies
- FEMA Are You Ready? Guide
- National Response Framework (NRF)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- 9/11 Commission Report
- Homeland Security Presidential Directives
Training and Education
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
- ICS Training Courses (ICS-100, ICS-200)
- NIMS Training Programs
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Homeland Security Exercise Program (HSEEP)
- National Fire Academy Courses
- Emergency Management Certifications
Alert and Warning Systems
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
- NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
- Local Emergency Alert Systems
- Emergency Alert System (EAS)
- National Weather Service Alerts
- FEMA Mobile App
- Red Cross Emergency App
- State and Local Notification Systems
Planning Resources
- Personal Emergency Planning
- Business Continuity Planning
- Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- Emergency Operations Plans
- Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Evacuation Planning Guides
- Shelter and Mass Care Planning
- Recovery Planning Resources
Hazard-Specific Information
- Natural Disasters (Floods, Earthquakes, Hurricanes)
- Technological Emergencies
- Pandemic Preparedness
- Winter Storm Safety
- Wildfire Prevention and Response
- Tornado and Severe Weather
- Hazardous Materials Incidents
- Active Shooter Response
Community Resources
- Local Emergency Management Offices
- State Emergency Management Agencies
- American Red Cross Chapters
- Community Emergency Response Teams
- Medical Reserve Corps
- Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster
- Fire Departments and First Responders
- Public Health Departments
Quick Links
Government Agencies
- FEMA - fema.gov
- Ready.gov - Citizen Preparedness
- National Weather Service - weather.gov
- CDC Emergency Preparedness - emergency.cdc.gov
- Department of Homeland Security - dhs.gov
- U.S. Fire Administration - usfa.fema.gov
Disaster Assistance
- FEMA Disaster Assistance - disasterassistance.gov
- National Flood Insurance Program
- Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief
- Salvation Army Emergency Services
- United Way 211 Services
Weather and Alerts
- National Hurricane Center - nhc.noaa.gov
- Storm Prediction Center - spc.noaa.gov
- Space Weather Prediction Center
- NOAA Weather Radio Information
- National Water Prediction Service
- Climate Prediction Center
Volunteer Organizations
- American Red Cross - redcross.org
- Team Rubicon
- All Hands and Hearts
- Medical Reserve Corps
- National VOAD
- Disaster Accountability Project
Important Publications
Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
FEMA
Comprehensive preparedness guide covering all hazards, planning, mitigation, and recovery for individuals and families.
National Response Framework
FEMA
Guides how the nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies through scalable, flexible operational capabilities.
National Incident Management System
FEMA
Systematic approach to incident management providing common framework for managing incidents across all jurisdictions.
Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans
FEMA CPG 101
Comprehensive guide for developing emergency operations plans for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
National Preparedness Goal
DHS
Defines core capabilities needed to prepare for threats and hazards across Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Emergency Support Function Annexes
National Response Framework
Detailed coordination structures for federal resources organized by function including transportation, communications, and mass care.
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