Emergency Response Online Guide
Disasters can come in many forms. Be prepared for large-scale emergencies by reviewing the resources listed below.
Disaster-Specific Resources
- CDC Information for Clinicians on radiation emergencies
- CDC Radiation Emergencies Site
- Interim Guidelines for Hospital Response to Mass Casualties from a Radiological Incident
- Radiation Emergency Medical Management (US Department of Health and Human Services)
- Sheltering in Place: How to Find Temporary Shelter in a Radiation Emergency
- Radiation Emergency Medical Management Resources
- Oak Ridge Institute Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site
Other Resources
- Counterterrorism Pharmacy Recommendations for Smaller Community Hospitals in Kentucky
- KHA Homeland Security Advisory System Guidelines
- Kentucky Department of Public Health Laboratory Services
- Kentucky Department of Public Health Preparedness Website
- Sample Guidance Documents
- Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Disaster Preparedness for Individuals with Functional Needs
- Emergency Preparedness and You (CDC)
- Small Business Resource Guide – Emergency Preparedness
- Homeland Security Citizens’ Preparedness Website
- Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team
- Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attacks
- Weather’s Impact on the Internet and Communications
- CDC Emergency Information
- CDC Preparedness & Planning
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Joint Commission Emergency Management Resources
- Medical Examiner/Coroner Guide for Mass Fatality Management of Chemically Contaminated Remains
- Medical-Surgical Supply Formulary by Disaster Scenario
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Online Training Program
- National Response Framework (NRF)
- OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Hospital All Hazards Assessment Tool
- US Department of Health and Human Services
