Disaster Response NetWork
External Resources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
ATSDR provides health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances.
TOXNET –
United States National Library of Medicine Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases
Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)
ACP-ASIM Bioterrorism Resources - includes pocket guides and PDA downloads
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Bioterrorism Questionnaire
Armed Forces Radiobiology Institute - access to the Pocket Guide for Responders to Ionizing Radiation Terrorism
ASTHO Risk and Crisis Communication Tools
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
Clinicians' Biosecurity NetWork - Clinical information for health-care providers interested in biosecurity
Institute of Medicine Reports
MEDLINEplus Health Topic on Smallpox
US Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases - Department of Defense's lead laboratory for the medical aspects of biological warfare defense.
US National Response Team
Uniformed Services University - access information from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and the The Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine
Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area
Hurricane Information for Health-care Professionals - The CDC's main hurricane page offering information for health-care professionals.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency - Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper, or even outside near an open window.
Management of Vibrio vulnificus Wound Infections After a Disaster
Vibrio vulnificus After a Disaster
Disaster Information for People With Chronic Conditions and Disabilities - The information on this Web page concerns people with preexisting, chronic conditions.
Help for People With Diabetes Affected by Natural Disasters
Information Regarding Insulin Storage and Switching Between Products in an Emergency
Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide To Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
COCA Conference Call: Extreme Heat (Heat Waves and Climate Change: A Public Health Perspective) - The PowerPoint presentation, the audio file, and the transcript of the call are archived on this Web site.
Critical Needs in Caring for Pregnant Women During Times of Disaster for Nonobstetric Health-care Providers
After a Disaster: Special Information for Pregnant Women
Rodent Control After a Disaster - This Web site contains recommendations designed to help residents reduce the risk of disease or personal injury associated with rodents.
Relief and Volunteer Services
American Council for Voluntary International Action
American Red Cross
Americorps: Corporation for National and Community Service
CARE International
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
Catholic Relief Services
Corporation for National and Community Service (includes AmeriCorps and Senior Corps)
Doctors Without Borders
Free Clinic Foundation of America
Health Volunteers Overseas
International Medical Corps
International Rescue Committee
Mercy Corps International
Peace Corps
Rx Assist: Physician Application for Free Prescription Medications
Volunteer Match
Volunteers of America
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