Links to Other Sites of Information
Sites with Family Oriented Information
When War is in the News
Purdue University Cooperative Extension
www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorismTalking with Children About War
University of Minnesota
http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/publications/newsreleases/3-10-03nr.htmlFamilies and Military Deployment News
Kansas State University
http://www.humec.k-state.edu/news/2003/Militarymain.htmlTalking to Kids about Terrorism and War
New York University Child Study Center
http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/war.htmlHealthy Parenting Initiative
http://mfrc.calib.com/healthyparenting/dangerouswork.cfmSites with Food Oriented Information
For specific information on how to prepare water for storing, finding hidden water sources in your home and planning an emergency food supply go to this Cornell Cooperative Extension site: http://www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk/prepared/naturaldisasters.pdf
If you are interested in stocking a long-term emergency food supply with suggested quantities of bulk foods go to: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/pubs/current/FDNS-E-34-1.html
Suggested menus for three days - 'Be Prepared with a Three-Day Emergency Food Supply', University of Maine Cooperative Extension: http://www.umext.maine.edu/emergency/9006.htmInformation on how long refrigerated and frozen foods can be kept after a power outage, go to Suffolk's Cornell Cooperative Extension site: http://www.cce.cornell.edu/suffolk/prepared.power outages.pdf
In addition to food and water, the American Red Cross suggests families prepare for disaster by preparing other kits for first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, personal hygiene and sanitation, and one for important family documents. Explore the complete disaster resources provided by the American Red Cross at their web site: www.redcross.org or call the Suffolk County Chapter at 631/924-6700.
Sites with Disaster Preparedness Information
The following agencies have current and detailed information on a variety of disaster preparedness including community and family disaster planning, sheltering-in-place, responding to a biological or chemical threat, and financial preparations:
Federal Emergency Management Agency - www.fema.gov
Center for Disease Control (bioterrorism and public health preparedness)- www.bt.cdc.gov
Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov
Federal Trade Commission (buying medications online to treat biological threats) -
www.ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP
