The Business Council of Fairfield County - Emergency/Crisis Resources

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

Alerts and Advisories
July 2004

General alerts/advisories
Medical and Health
Overseas and Travel
Weather


	U.S. Department of Homeland Security This site provides guidance on understanding the Current Homeland Security Advisory System and appropriate actions to be undertaken under each threat level. www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=29 United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team Provides a summary of the most frequent, high impact types of security incidents currently being reported to the US-CERT. www.us-cert.gov/current/

	Connecticut Office Of Emergency Management The Connecticut Office of Emergency Management posts alerts on their website. You can subscribe to their e-alerts. www.ct.gov/oem/site/default.asp

	Infragard Connecticut Local chapter of the National Infragard, registered non-profit 501(c)(6) organization. Membership is free; however, a FBI background check will be required. https://secure.infragard-ct.org/

	New England Disaster Recovery Information X-Change A non-profit organization with more than 600 active members throughout the six New England States. They have a system of Alert Notifications. www.nedrix.com

	New York City Office of Emergency Management-CorpNet program -In partnership with the City's business community, OEM offers the CorpNet information service. CorpNet aims to provide business partners current, accurate information about emergencies to enhance awareness and aid decision-making should their businesses be affected. http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/businesses/businesses_corpnet.shtml

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Medical and Health Alerts/Advisories

	Medwatch (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Site provides for timely safety information on the drugs and other medical products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You can Subscribe to the MedWatch E-list handled entirely by the NIH Listserv web site. www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety.htm

	Center for Disease Control For the latest information on health advisories and health conditions in foreign countries visit this site. Contains very helpful information on outbreaks and guidance. Click on Travelers’ Health for a wealth of practical information for travelers. www.cdc.gov/

	World Health Organization Contains the latest information on outbreaks and guidance. www.who.int/en/

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Overseas and Travel Alerts/Advisories

	U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Travel Warnings and Consular Warning Sheets issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Countries where avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well as Consular Information Sheets. www.travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html

	The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was established in 1985 by the U.S. Department of State to foster the exchange of security related information between the U.S. Government and American private sector operating abroad. Administered by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, OSAC has developed into an enormously successful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Through OSAC, the American private sector, including colleges and universities, is provided timely information on which to make informed corporate decisions on how best to protect their investment, facilities, personnel and intellectual property abroad. www.ds-osac.org/

	Personal Security for the American Business Traveler Overseas This brochure was prepared by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), It contains a wealth of practical information and tips. November 1995 www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/travel/ business-overseas/travel.html

	First Gov.gov Provides travel safety information for air travel and domestic and international travel. www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse/Travel_Safely.shtml

	CIA World Factbook Contains a profile of countries as of January 1, 2004 www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/

	Department of Homeland Security On March 1 the programs and infrastructure of the Coast Guard, Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Transportation Security Administration became part of the DHS. Together these public employees are responsible for protecting our nation's transportation systems and supervising the entry of people and goods into the United States. www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home3.jsp

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Weather Alerts/Advisories

	National Weather Service Primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States. Television weathercasters and private meteorology companies prepare their forecasts using this information. The NWS is the sole United States official voice for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations. www.weather.gov

	National Hurricane Center The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30. www.nhc.noaa.gov

	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun. www.noaa.gov

	The National Severe Storms Laboratory One of NOAA's internationally known research laboratories, leading the way in investigations of all aspects of severe weather www.nssl.noaa.gov

	Connecticut Office of Emergency Management Posts weather alerts on their website. www.ct.gov/oem/site/default.asp

	American Red Cross Contains helpful information and tips on preparing for weather related and other hazards. www.redcross.org/pubs/dspubs/cdelist.html

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