With the heightened state of terror alert in the country, especially in the New York area, please be assured that Lutheran Disaster Response of New York is working closely with city and regional Offices of Emergency Management, FEMA, the American Red Cross and other key disaster-related agencies.
Lutheran Schools now have crisis and safety plans in place and will be first alerted through Marlene Lund, Lutheran Schools Association director, should the need arise for her to hear from the NYC Office of Emergency Management.
LDRNY is contact with emergency and response agency officials. Former Executive Director John J. Scibilia said: "Maintaining open and accessible lines of communication is of vital importance in emergency preparedness and response. The other is common sense. What was a good idea on September 10, 2001 is still a good idea today. Having a home kit containing food, water, first aid supplies and other essentials has always been a great idea. Other measures being suggested now can only be considered by each person individually as to their potential effectiveness. To say there is no reason for concern would not be fair. However, I can testify to the great work being done behind the scenes to make the greater New York area as safe as possible."
HELPFUL SITES
In the meantime, you may want to check the following websites and resources.
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Resource Links
FEMA: Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
FEMA: Are You Ready?
NYC OEM: Ready New York
Emergency Contact Information for NYC Non-Profits
Community Guidelines for Developing a Spontaneous Volunteer Plan
Preparedness for Terrorist Attacks
Homeowners Emergency Preparedness Guide
72 Hours
Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?
Find out how you can prepare yourself and your family for an emergency.
SEMO's Flood Fact Sheet NEW
Coastal Storms and Hurricanes in NYC NEW
Other Links- National, State, and Local Organizations
FEMA
Red Cross
Lutheran Disaster Response
NYC OEM
NY State OEM
Nassau County OEM
National Weather Service -including Lightning Safety Awareness
Go-Direct - Direct Deposit Federal Benefit checks to prevent theft during emergencies NEW
For Mental Health Professionals
www.facingfeartogether.org A partnership of mental health and primary care professionals dealing with the aftermath of terror
www.NCPTSD.org The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Children and Families
FAQ's on Carbon Monoxide, from Mayor Bloomberg's Office
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Association of School Psychologists deals with a number of issues and articles--the one on Children and Fear of War & Terrorism is well done.
Red Cross "Masters of Disaster"
FEMA for Kids
Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book
Becoming a "Safe Family"
FEMA: Family Disaster Plan
Institute for Peace and Justice offers many resources, including a Family Peace Pack
Faith Trust Institute is an interreligious organization offering myriad resources on the faith aspects of domestic and sexual violence. Resources are appropriate for places of worship, schools, law enforcement agencies, women's programs, and health care providers.
LDRNY has compiled a Domestic Violence Resources and Information Guide. Download an order form here.
Schools and Early Childhood Education Centers
Institute for Business and Home Safety kit for performing a basic, nonstructural retrofit of daycare
centers geared toward volunteers.
Department of Education internet resource designed to provide school leaders with resources to plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents, and terrorist acts.
Institute for Peace and Justice Resources for Educators , pre-K through 12
Seniors
NYC Department for the Aging
Red Cross: Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Special Needs
Red Cross: Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities
Ready.gov: Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities
For more resources, click here.
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