NNLM Emergency and Disaster Resource Page: Tornado and Severe Weather

Posted by Miles Dietz-Castel on December 13th, 2021 Posted in: Blog

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We are saddened with the events of the recent devastation of widespread tornados across the USA, including Region 6. Now is a good time to look at some resources regarding tornado preparedness and response.

 

NNLM Emergency and Disaster Resource Page
https://nnlm.gov/guides/emergency-and-disaster-resources

• State and Federal Resources
• Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
• Training Opportunities
• Obtain a Disaster Information Specialization

 

Reliable Resources for Tornado Preparedness & Response

• Ready.gov: Tornadoes (en español)
• Ready.gov: Floods (en español)
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Tornadoes
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Flood Basics
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Tornadoes (en español)
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Floods (en español)
• American Red Cross: Tornado Safety (en español)

 

MedlinePlus

• Tornadoes Topic Page (en español)
  • After a Tornado
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • National Weather Service: Watch, Warning, Advisory Display
• Floods Topic Page (en español)
• Coping with Disasters (en español)
  • Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Children
• Disaster Preparation and Recovery (en español)