Website resources listed in 31 Small Steps to Organize for Emergencies (and Disasters)
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1Password, 1password.com [password manager]
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911PetChip™, 911petchip.com [microchip manufacturer]
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911PetChip™, www.FreePetChipRegistry.com [registration]
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American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), www.petmicrochiplookup.org [Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool]
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American Red Cross, www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/training-education [First Aid and CPR training]
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American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class [training and volunteer opportunities]
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/disaster-preparedness [preparedness for birds, reptiles, horses, and small animals]
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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/Pets-and-Disasters.aspx [pets and disasters]
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Association of Personal Photo Organizers (APPO): www.appo.org [help with photos]
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Avid™, avidid.com [microchip manufacturer]
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Avid™, avidid.com/pettrac/enrollment [registration]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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www.cdc.gov/disasters/cleanup/facts.html [Clean Up Safely After a Disaster]
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emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp [coping]
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www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/gen_info/filters.html [filters]
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www.cdc.gov/phpr/zombie/novel.htm [fun ways to get informed]
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emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies.asp [fun ways to get informed]
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emergency.cdc.gov [general emergency preparedness]
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www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/pdf/gr-pan-flu-ind-house.pdf [Get Your Household Ready for Pandemic Flu]
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www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/cleaning-sanitizing/household-cleaning-sanitizing.html [Household Cleaning & Sanitizing]
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www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adult.html [immunizations]
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www.cdc.gov/tetanus/index.html [tetanus]
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www.cdc.gov/phpr/training.htm [training]
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www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/creating-storing-emergency-water-supply.html [water]
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www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/making-water-safe.html [water]
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www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/disinfection-cisterns.html [water — cisterns or rain catchment]
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www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/disinfection-wells-bored.html [water — bored or dug wells]
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www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/disinfection-wells-drilled.html [water — drilled or driven wells]
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS), www.dhs.gov/wireless-priority-service-wps [who gets priority access]
Department of Homeland Security (Ready campaign)
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www.ready.gov/alerts [alerts]
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www.ready.gov/bioterrorism [bioterrorism]
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www.ready.gov/business [business continuity planning]
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www.ready.gov/coping-with-disaster [Coping with Disaster]
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www.ready.gov [general emergency preparedness]
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www.ready.gov/kids/parents/coping [Helping Children Cope]
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www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs [Individuals with Disabilities]
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www.ready.gov/tornadoes [tornadoes]
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www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team [training and volunteer opportunities — CERT]
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www.ready.gov/water [water]
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), takebackday.dea.gov [local drug take back locations]
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-06/documents/how-to-dispose-medicines.pdf [disposal]
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Facebook, www.facebook.com/about/safetycheck [safety check]
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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www.fema.gov/integrated-public-alert-warning-system [alerts]
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www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1390856235302-ff6e316df62851d5a5afe834b4fcd53c/Commuter_Emergency_Plan_v7_508.pdf [commuter emergency plan]
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www.disasterassistance.gov [disaster assistance]
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www.fema.gov/disasters [disaster search by State/Territory]
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www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1420417719892-b9b41636569f3c41eea88e70ddfae2e2/FEMA528.pdf [Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt]
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www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/6015 [earthquakes]
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www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/109669 [flooding]
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www.fema.gov/pdf/media/factsheets/2011/avoiding_hurricane_damage.pdf [hurricanes and hurricane clips]
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www.fema.gov/disaster/updates/hurricane-maria-rumor-control [rumor control]
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www.fema.gov/safe-rooms [safe room]
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www.fema.gov/residential-safe-rooms [safe room]
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www.fema.gov/fema-p-320-taking-shelter-storm-building-safe-room-your-home-or-small-business [safe room]
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training.fema.gov/is [training]
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Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School, www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/drug-expiration-dates-do-they-mean-anything [expiration dates]
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Institute for Challenging Disorganization, challengingdisorganization.org [professional organizers trained in helping clients with chronic disorganization]
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International Air Transport Association (IATA), www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live-animals/pets
/Pages/index.aspx [guidance for dimensions of container]
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LastPass, www.lastpass.com [password manager]
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Microchip ID Solutions Inc., microchipidsolutions.com [microchip manufacturer and registration]
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National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), www.napo.net [help with preparedness]
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NAPO Virtual Chapter, www.virtualorganizers.com [professional organizers who work with you off-site or virtually]
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service, www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr [alerts]
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OutdoorGearlLab, www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-cooler/buying-advice [coolers]
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Poison Control Center, www.PoisonHelp.org
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The Ready Store, www.thereadystore.com/food-storage/7/what-is-the-shelf-life-of-mres [MREs]
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-backcountry.html [filters]
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-international.html [filters]
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Stay Safe Online, National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/securing-key-accounts-devices/passwords-securing-accounts [how to stay secure and safe online]
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness [behavioral health resources]
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Tripmode, www.tripmode.ch [reduce mobile data usage]
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service
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www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/food-product-dating/food-product-dating [product dating (Best-By)]
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www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/emergency-preparedness/keeping-food-safe-during-an-emergency [food safety during an emergency]
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm [disposal of unused medicines]
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www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm076881.htm#how [How to Save Undamaged Food Packages Exposed to Flood Water]
Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD)
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www.nvoad.org [disaster assistance and volunteer opportunities]
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www.nvoad.org/howtohelp [helping others]
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YouTube, youtu.be/h8CwNyfaU3g [emergency muzzle]
Additional Dhucks' resources
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Blog, www.dhucks.com/blog
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/DHUCKSinaRow
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Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/shawndraholmber
