Further reading and resources to help you get ready.... Get involved with an organization or association that affects you and see what a difference your participation makes in your personal preparedness efforts.

Really Ready America helps you take steps to decrease the impact of a disaster by planning in advance and learning about potential threats.

Visit the CDC for information regarding the preparation for and response to specific hazards in our local and surrounding communities.   Recent Outbreaks and Incidents above courtesy CDC.gov NEW: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O145 Infections CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states to investigate a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroup O145 (STEC O145) ...... Central U.S. Tornadoes A storm system that produced a number of tornadoes in the Midwest was blamed for at least seven deaths in two states. Learn how to be prepared. 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera had not been documented in Haiti for decades so cholera outbreaks were considered unlikely in Haiti ...... Hurricane Earl (September 2010) Hurricane Earl, the second largest hurricane of 2010 is projected to impact residents along the East Coast of the United States. Be proactive and learn how to take the necess...... Salmonella and Eggs (August 2010) Millions of eggs have been recalled due to thousands of people becoming sick from Salmonella Enteritidis. CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states......

Community resources

• Grand Canyon Chapter of American Red Cross
• Community Information and Referral

State resources

• Arizona Department of Health Services
• Governor of Arizona
• Arizona Department of State Homeland Security
• Arizona Department of Emergency Management

Tribal resources

• Indian Health Services (IHS)
• Intertribal Council of Arizona (ICA)

Federal resources

• US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
• Federal Government Flu Outbreak/Pandemic Planning Resources
• Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)
• FEMA
• FEMA for Kids

International resources

• World Health Organization (WHO)

Behavioral Health resources

Remember, we are ALL affected by emergencies and the unexpected. The resources below will be helpful to you in completing your personal preparedness plan.

• Healthy mental health tips regarding children from CDC // emergency.cdc.gov

• Fostering healthy mental health from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry // www.aacap.org

• How to talk with children after a disaster from the National Mental Health Association // www.nmha.org

• Tips to reassure children affected by a disaster from National Mental Health Association // www.mentalhealthamerica.net

• Techniques to help children cope with disasters from FEMA // www.fema.gov