Learning More
Here are some resources to help you learn more about emergency preparedness. Use the links to prepare your household, your business and your community.
General Emergency Preparedness Resources
- Ready.Gov - A website managed by FEMA
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- American Red Cross
- A website managed by the American Red Cross
- Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Flu Resources, Including H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Emergency)
- Website of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Website of the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control
Online Learning
Getting Involved
- Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
For information on Watertown's MRC, contact the Watertown Health Department at 617-972-6446 - Red Cross
- Citizen Corp
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Resources for Those with Disabilities
Resources for Businesses & Organizations
- Ready - Plan Ahead for Disasters
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Vaccines
- Small Business Association (search for "disaster preparedness")
- USA.Gov - Small Business
- Ad Council Website