ENVS 299: Topics in Environmental Science

Key Resources: Healthcare Preparedness and Response- Regional Approach, Crisis Care Guidance, Public Health Law in Emergencies, Training Resources, Health Alert Network/HOSCAP, Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Tools, EMS and Trauma Systems, Medical Countermeasures (MCM) including Point of Dispensing (POD) resources, Medical Distribution During an Emergency, Vaccine access for people with disabilities, Pharmacy-Local Public Health Authority Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Pediatric Surge Tools.

This site covers all aspects of emergency management: Hazards and Preparedness, Emergency Management Resources, State 9-1-1 Program, Emergency Operations, Grants, Plans and Assessments, Councils and Committees, and Disaster Assistance.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has an important supporting role in emergency response and disaster recovery. A functional transportation system is crucial for getting emergency responders and life-saving supplies where they need to go, and in helping promote economic recovery after a disaster.

This links to a PDF of the Emergency Relief Manual, Federal-Aid Highways, (last updated 2013). It includes financial assistance.

Whatever the scenario, as the federal government's emergency management and preparedness agency, FEMA serves in a coordination and integration role, collaborating with the agency's local, state, federal, tribal, private sector and non-profit partners before, during and after disasters to ensure that all survivors are included and their needs are met.