From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security this site provides links to your local state authorities, information on preparing an emergency supply kit, creating a family plan for an emergency situation and valuable information to keep you and your loved ones educated.
The American Red Cross. "Together, we can save a life. Together we prepare." This site provides a wealth of information including, Winter Storm Safety tips, Disaster and Biomedical services, Volunteer opportunities and an overview of the National Homeland Security Threat Level system including Red Cross recommendations for each color.
The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness is a Canadian non profit organization devoted to the promotion of disaster management to individuals, communities and organizations, in both government and the private sector, with the aim of reducing the risk, impact and cost of natural, human-induced and technological disasters.
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. As the most comprehensive guide to personal emergency preparedness published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Are You Ready? will help individuals prepare themselves and their families for disasters.