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2003

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in Foodservice Operations (2003). For professionals, the contents of this reference includes: planning for all types of emergencies; distribution of food in an emergency situation; choosing distribution sites; establishing temporary kitchens; preparing foods with limited resources; security strategies and foodservice; biological and chemical contamination; and handling the unexpected. American Dietetic Association.
(800) 877-1600 ext. 5000

Emergency Preparedness for Older People (2003). For professionals, this report is intended to serve as a conceptual model for universal use in emergency preparedness for older and disabled people. International Longevity Center–USA. (212) 288-1468.

2002 and earlier

Administration on Aging - Disaster Assistance Resources for Practitioners and the Aging Network provides numerous resources and links to agencies involved in this effort.

Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness (2002). For consumers, this book provides facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. FEMA, US Department of Homeland Security. (202) 566-1600.

Countering Bioterrorism and Other Threats to the Food Supply (2001). For professionals and consumers, this website, created by the FDA, USDA, and several other federal and state public health-related agencies, has information on bioterrorism and other threats to the food supply, such as pathogens. www.FoodSafety.gov

The Emergency Food Assistance System—Findings From the Provider Survey, Volume I: Executive Summary (10/2002). For professionals and consumers, this report provides detailed information about the system's operations and about each of the five types of organizations (emergency kitchens, food pantries, food banks, food rescue organizations, and emergency food organizations) . Economic Research Service, US Department of Agriculture. (800) 999-6779.

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Web Links

American Red Cross <http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/>

Center for Disease Control <http://www.bt.cdc.gov/>

Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Emergency Preparedness <http://www.oep-ndms.dhhs.gov/>

Federal Emergency Management Agency <http://www.fema.gov/>

US Department of Agriculture, Extension Disaster Education Network <http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/eden/>

US Department of Homeland Security <http://www.ready.gov/>

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Last Updated: 07/16/2004