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Accessible Emergency Information
Animals
Emergency Preparedness Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Caring for AnimalsReady.gov
Pet PreparednessReady.gov
Pet Emergency Supply Checklist MI Prepares
Anthrax Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)Michigan Emerging Disease Issues Website
Biological Emergencies and Bioterrorism MI Prepares
Anthrax Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Botulism Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Plague Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Smallpox Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Tularemia Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Bioterrorism Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) Michigan Emerging Disease Issues Website
Bleach Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Botulism Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Bureau of EMS, Trauma & Preparedness (BETP)Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response
Climate Change Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Checklists
Basic Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Functional Needs Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Older Adults Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Pets Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Chemical Emergencies and Terrorism MI Prepares
Chemical Agents A-Z List Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Chikungunya Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Children
Kids Prepare Ready.gov
Chlorine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cold (extreme cold/winter weather) MI Prepares
Communicable Diseases A-Z List Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Culturally Diverse Materials National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities
Cyanide Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Dirty Bombs FAQ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Disabilities
Disaster Supply Checklists
Basic Supplies MI Prepares
Pets MI Prepares
Functional Needs MI Prepares
Older Adults MI Prepares
Disease Outbreaks MI Prepares
Division of Emergency Preparedness & Response Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Earthquakes MI Prepares
Earthquakes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Ebola (MI Special Pathogen Response Network) Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Ebola Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Emerging Infectious Diseases Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Emergency Management & Homeland Security Michigan State Police
Enterovirus D68 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Environmental Health Topics A to Z Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Evacuation Facts During a Chemical Emergency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
ExplosionsReady.gov
Extreme Cold (Winter Weather) MI Prepares
Extreme Heat MI Prepares
Family Preparedness Guide Michigan State Police
Faith-based Disaster Preparedness "Be a Ready Congregation "National Disaster Interfaiths Network
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Fire Safety National Fire Protection Association
Farms Prepare - Emergency Planning for the Farm
Flu Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Floods MI Prepares
Flood Safety and Preparedness Tips Michigan State Police
Floods Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food Safety
Food Safety Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Food Recalls Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Sign Up for Food Recalls Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Forest Fires (wildfires) MI Prepares
Fire Management Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Francisella tularensis (tularemia) Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Guardian of Public Health Newsletter MDHHS Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Michigan Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Hygiene and Handwashing
Clean Hands Save Lives Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Hygiene and Handwashing - Water-related Emergencies and Outbreaks Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Extreme Heat MI Prepares
Extreme Heat Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Hurricanes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Indian - Ready Indian CountryReady.gov
Influenza (Flu) Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Preventing Influenza in the Workplace MI Prepares
Isolation and Quarantine
Isolation and Quarantine Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Isolation and Quarantine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
KI - Potassium Iodide Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Kid's resources
Kids Prepare Ready.gov
Long Term Care Disaster Planning Resources Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Measles FAQ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Mental Health
Disaster Distress Helpline and Tips for Coping Before, During or After a Disaster. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Mold Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Bleach Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Native American - Ready Indian CountryReady.gov
Natural Disasters (see "Michigan's Natural Threats") MI Prepares
NOAA Weather Radio National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Nuclear Power Plants in Michigan Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Older Adults
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Older Adults Emergency Preparedness Checklist MI Prepares
Pandemics Influenza Planning Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Pet PreparednessReady.gov
Pet Emergency Supply Checklist MI Prepares
PFAS in MichiganMichigan.gov
Plague Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Plan
Household Emergency Plan Template Michigan Prepares
Poison Control Center Michigan
Power outage
Carbon monoxide Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Food Safety MDA fact sheet
Preparedness Kit
Basic Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Functional Needs Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Older Adults Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Pets Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Quarantine
Quarantine and Isolation Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Quarantine and Isolation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Radiation
Frequently Asked Questions About a Radiation Emergency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Contamination vs. Exposure Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
KI - Potassium Iodide Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Nuclear Power Plants in Michigan Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Radiation Emergency Fact Sheets Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Shelter-in-Place in a Radiation Emergency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Recovery
Returning Home After a Disaster Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resiliency
Recovery and Recovery Support Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Road to Resilience American Psychological Association (APA)
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Ricin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Riot Control Agents (tear gas) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Rip Currents National Weather Service (NWS)
Road Conditions in Michigan MI-Drive
Sarin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Severe Weather Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
Shelf-Stable Foods Michigan Prepares
Sheltering-in-place Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Smallpox Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Strategic National Stockpile
Michigan Strategic National Stockpile (MISNS) Frequently Asked Questions Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Michigan Strategic National Stockpile (MISNS) What it Means to You Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Strategic National Stockpile Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Social Media
Supplies
Basic Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Functional Needs Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Older Adults Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Pets Emergency Supply Checklist Michigan Prepares
Terrorism
Bioterrorism Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Tornadoes MI Prepares
Travel Preparedness
Travelers' Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Travel Warnings and Alerts U.S. Department of State
Tularemia Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
VX Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Water
Water - Protecting Your Private Water Supply in an Emergency Department of Environmental Quality
Cleaning and Sanitizing After an Emergency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
NOAA Weather Radio National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
West Nile Virus Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Wildfire
Wildfires MI Prepares
Health Threats from Wildfire Smoke Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Fire Management Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Winter Weather
Winter Weather MI Prepares
Winter Weather Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Yersinia pestis (plague) Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Zika Virus Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Top Questions on Zika Virus: Simple Answers Association of State and Territorial Health Official (ASTHO)