Disaster Information Sources & References

As you work through individual sections if the Are You Ready? guide, you will see reference points. These are reminders to refer to previous sections for related information on the topic being discussed.

FEMA Publications
Throughout the guide are lists of publications available from FEMA that can help you learn more about the topics covered. To obtain these publications, call the FEMA Distribution Center at 1-800-480-2520 or request them by mail from:

Federal Emergency Management Agency
P.O. Box 2012
Jessup, MD 20794-2012
www.fema.gov

Other Publications
Other publications cited throughout this guide can be obtained by contacting the organizations below:

American Red Cross National Headquarters
2025 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 303-4498
www.redcross.org/pubs/dspubs/cde.html
National Weather Service
1325 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.nws.noaa.gov/education.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A
Public Inquiries: (404) 639-3534 / (800) 311-3435
www.cdc.gov
U.S. Geological Survey Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
1 (888) 275-8747
www.usgs.gov

Additional Government Agencies

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration www.noaa.gov

Non-government Sites

source: FEMA - Are You Ready? Guide

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