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Links & Resources

American Red Cross Guide to Preparing for Emergencies 

American Red Cross Guide: Terrorism, Preparing for the Unexpected 

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency (Washington DC) 

Ready.gov 

Ready.gov Tornadoes 

U.S. Geological Survey 

U.S. Department of State

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