Regional Links and Resources
Health care professionals play a crucial role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The effectiveness of a clinician in a disaster depends on awareness of regional and local plans. It is important for health care professionals to interact with all aspects emergency management and become involved in the community.
Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA)
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
Alabama Public Health
The Alabama Public Health is the health department for the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the health department for the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT)
The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) delivers safe multimodal transportation and infrastructure through planning and design. Emergency evacuation routes have been identified for disaster-related incidents.
Georgia Hospital Association (GHA)
A non-profit association representing the hospital and healthcare system in Georgia. The association supports the community through research and education in emergency preparedness and quality improvement initiatives.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
The Florida Division of Emergency Management coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
Florida Department of Public Health
The Florida Department of Public Health is the health department for the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection coordinates the environmental management of the state and serves as the stewards for protecting air, water, and land.
Mississippi Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (MEMA)
The Mississippi Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (MEMA) coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
- MEMA Hurricane Information
- Mississippi Hurricane Preparedness Guide (pdf)
- MEMA 4 Kids Hurricanes with Gusty
Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)
The Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) is the health department for the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) delivers safe multimodal transportation and infrastructure through planning and design. Emergency evacuation routes have been identified for disaster-related incidents.
State of New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM)
The State of New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
State of New Jersey Department of Health (NJ Health)
The State of New Jersey Department of Health (NJ Health) is the health department for the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYSES)
The New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYSES) coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
- NYSES Hurricane Information
- NYSES Emergency Information Handbook (pdf)
- Hurricane Storm Surge Inundation Zones (pdf)
New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health is the health department for the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
NYC Emergency Management
The NYC Emergency Management is the agency responsible for coordinating preparedness and emergency management activities in the city.
North Carolina Emergency Management
The North Carolina Emergency Management coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) supports health related services and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administracion de Desastres (NMEAD)
The Negociado para el Manejo de Emergencias y Administracion de Desastres (NMEAD) coordinates the preparedness and emergency management activity in Puerto Rico, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
Gobierno de Puerto Rico Departamento de Salud
The Gobierno de Puerto Rico Departamento de Salud supports health related services and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) coordinates the state preparedness and emergency management activity, including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) promotes the public health and environment in the state and responds to public health emergencies. The website provides news releases, health alerts and advisories, and public health education.
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA)
The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) coordinates the preparedness and emergency management activity in the US Virgin Islands including managing plans, responding to disasters, and preparing the citizens.
US Virgin Islands Storm Strong
The program provides preparedness information and education for youth and families.