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Disaster Preparedness
Florida County Emergency Management Contacts
Florida Division of Emergency Management - A well developed disaster preparedness site with information about how citizens can prepare for disaster and become more involved in the community.
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
State of Florida Family Preparedness Guide
Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC)
NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit for Libraries - Providing information about how libraries can get help in an emergency or disaster is a primary component of the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan.
Medicare, Medicaid and other US Gov Resources
- Benefits.govGuide to various government benefits
- First StepTools to assist the homeless for case workers
- Prescription Drug and Other Assistance ProgramsIncludes Medicare-Approved Drug Cards
Radiation info
Top Ten Consumer Health web sites
Recommended links:
- Cancer.govAccurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the US government's principal agency for cancer research.
- CDC: Centers of Disease Control and PreventionAgency of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services which promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury and disabiltiy in English and Spanish.
- familydoctor.orgAAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians information reviewed by patient education professionals.
- FloridaHealthFinder.govAHCA site designed for better healthcare for Floridians in English and Spanish.
- HealthfinderU.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services provides information in English and Spanish.
- HIV InSiteComprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV and AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California San Francisco.
- KidshealthCreated by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media; includes articles, animations, games, and health resources for parents, teens, and children.
- Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools for healthy living.
- Medline PlusHealth information from the National Library of Medicine. Easy access to Medline and Health topics, medical dictionaries, directories and publications.
- WebMDWebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.