Information + Fact Sheet Index


After The Event

	•	Steps To Take After The Disaster	•	The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals & Households

Biological

	•	Bioterrorism Concerns - FAQ's	•	West Nile Virus Questions & Answers
	•	Children & Anthrax: A Fact Sheet For Parents	•	Information On Eastern Equine Encephalitis
	•	Facts about Anthrax	•	Be Mosquito Smart
	•	Facts About Botulism	•	Protective Actions Fact Sheet Shelter In Place
	•	Facts About Pneumonic Plague	•	Response to the Receipt of Mail Suspected to Contain Anthrax or Other Biological Agents
	•	Facts About Smallpox

Chemical

	•	Protective Actions Fact Sheet-Shelter In Place

Communications & Warning Systems

	•	EAS Fact Sheet	•	National Warning System (NAWAS) Facts
Dams

	•	FAQs On Dams & Dam Safety
Floods

	•	After A Flood-Reclaiming Heirlooms & Other Items From Flood Waters	•	Flood Safety Tips
	•	Avoiding Flood Damage A Checklist 179 KB	•	Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning Equipment
	•	Coping With A Flood Before, During & After	•	Sewer Backflow Valves
	•	Fuel Tanks	•	Salvaging Some Common Materials
	•	Locating Safe Drinking Water	•	Your Evacuation Plan

General

	•	Disaster Supplies Kit	•	How to File A Flood Insurance Claim
	•	Food & Water In An Emergency	•	Why Do I Feel Like This-From the Red Cross -for children dealing with disaster.
	•	Helping Children Cope With Disasters-From the Red Cross & FEMA	•	Storing Supplies-
	•	Food Preparedness Checklist	•	Your Family Disaster Plan

Fire

	•	Avoiding Wildfire Damage-A checklist 180 KB	•	Firewise Landscaping Checklist 56 KB
	•	Facts on Fire	•	Winter Storms & Fire Safety
	•	Fire-Home Escape Plan	•	Get Out Safely: A Fact Sheet on Fire Escape Planning

Heat

	•	Facts About: Extreme Heat	•	Tips On What To Do In Extreme Heat
	•	Heat Wave A Major Summer Killer

Hurricanes / Tropical Events

	•	Before & After A Hurricane	•	Retiring Names Of The Worst Hurricanes
	•	Definition Of A Hurricane	•	Tropical Storm Structure
	•	Facts About The Eye Of A Hurricane	•	Storm Surge Information Sheet
	•	Hurricane Categories	•	Salvaging Some Common Materials
	•	Hurricane Tracking Chart -Adobe Acrobat File704 KB
	•	Hurricane Terms	•	Your Evacuation Plan
	•	Locating Safe Drinking Water	•	Storing Supplies-

Nuclear

	•	Nuclear Classification Levels

Mitigation

	•	Reduce Your Risk From Natural Disasters 2.1MB	•	Public Assistance-Debris Removal Fact Sheet

Terrorism & Homeland Security

	•	Helping Children Cope With Disasters-From the Red Cross & FEMA	•	Terrorism - How To Prepare
	•	If You Receive A Suspicious Package-	•	Terrorism Fact Sheet
	•	Homeland Security - How To Prepare At Home	•	Why Do I Feel Like This-From the Red Cross -for children dealing with disaster.
	•	Protective Actions Fact Sheet-Shelter In Place	•

Tornados

	•	What To Do In Case Of A Tornado	•	Taking Shelter From The Storm-Building A Safe Room In Your Home-Includes cost estimates & plans

Thunderstorms

	•	Fact Sheet: Thunderstorms & Lightning	•	Thunderstorms & Lightning -The Underrated Killers!

Winds

	•	Avoiding Wind Damage-A Checklist 235 KB	•	Your Property - Trees & Airborne Debris
	•	Brace Gable End Roof Framing	•	Shutters or Plywood Window Covers
	•	Fact Sheet: Protecting Garage Doors

Winter Related

	•	Winter Preparation	•	Winter Driving Fact Sheet
	•	Deceptive Winter Storms	•	Winter Storms & Fire Safety
	•	Winter Storm Fact Sheet

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Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness | 7667 Independence Blvd. | Baton Rouge, LA 70806