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The Ready campaign is a national preparedness campaign that was launched by the United States Department of Homeland Security in 2003. The campaign stresses being prepared for all emergencies by getting a kit, making a plan, and being informed. There is specific information about many different types of disasters and a links for pet owners, the elderly, businesses, children and minority language speakers. The campaign has included a national advertising campaign and sports sponsorship.
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The Institute for Business and Home Safety works on behalf of member insurance companies to ensure that model building codes and industry standards incorporate the latest disaster-resistant features. They have information on their site for homeowners and builders regarding home preparation for natural disasters.
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FEMA, National Weather Service, American Red Cross and Weather Channel have developed 'Hurricane Strike!' a multimedia learning package on hurricanes for middle school students. The package integrates hurricane safety and preparedness with science instruction which provides an engaging interactive learning environment.
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The Home Safety Council is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing home related injuries. The website has information for homeowners and children regarding all aspects of home safety, including disaster preparedness. The Get Ready with Freddy campaign teaches children how to prepare for disasters using a singing flashlight that is “lighting the way to safety.”
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The information on the Disaster Management e-gov website is intended for five overlapping audiences: (1) Local / State / Tribal Governments, (2) individual Citizens, (3) private sector businesses, (4) non-Government organizations, and (5) Federal agencies.  The intergovernmental audience is the primary focus at present, and that audience is seen as composed of: political and civil service leadership, emergency managers, homeland security advisors, and first responders (including fire and law enforcement, emergency medical services, etc.). There is also a community section that gives the general public a list of all emergencies in the nation at any given moment, the level of national security, recent news feeds and links to local resource
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The American Red CrossÂ’ main message is to get make a plan, prepare a kit, and be informed. There is specific information regarding different types of disasters, as well as disaster preparedness kits for sale.
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The Weather Channel has created Weather Ready, a website where you can log in and create a family preparedness plan, learn about dangerous weather in your area, and watch videos about severe weather safety.
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Latest quakes, Today in Earthquake History, Become an Earthquake Scientist, Ask a Geologist, Learning Lininks and Earthquake Activities, Science Fair Project Ideas, Cool Earthquake Facts, The Science of Earthquakes, Puzzles and Games, Animations, Earthquake Pictures, Earthquake ABC
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The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and university-level inquiry and research.
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The United States Geological Survey produces maps, imagery, and publications on all hazards. They also have educational materials for teachers and students, including science fair ideas, online games, photos, information on earthquake science and scientists, and interactive educational resources.
