1906 San Francisco Earthquake Aftermath Footage
This original video will transport viewers back to 1906 and the havoc wreaked by the San Francisco Earthquake and subsequent fires. The 23-minute film features 360-degree pans, dazed crowds milling through the damage, and the amazing swathe of destruction caused by the 7.8-magnitude quake.


Disaster Preparedness Central
Because disasters don’t discriminate, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities has compiled nearly 100 useful emergency resources for those with special needs . The well-organized listings are searchable by disability, hazard, resource format, and audience.


Ready Boston Family Preparedness Planner
Regardless of where you live, the Ready Boston Family Preparedness Planner makes it easy to create a personal preparedness plan for everyone from kids to pets. The interactive planner lets you fill in information for each family member, set neighborhood and out-of-town meeting places, and offers suggestions for your family preparedness kit. When complete, print a copy for each family member and rest easy.


Tsunamis: Know What to Do!
Do tsunamis make you crabby? Then join this class of colorful crustaceans as they learn what causes tsunamis, how waves form, and what to do if one comes their way—and sum it all up with a song. Created for children by the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, this five-minute film could teach adults a thing or two about the giant waves and how we watch for them.


Avalanche.org
Avalanches, with their remote locations and relatively low death tolls, could easily be seen as the forgotten hazard. Avalache.org, though, won’t let that happen. With a wealth of information such as where to find avalanche centers, online avalanche education, accident reports, and professional resources, this polished website will keep snow flow front and center.


2009 Annual Report on 9/11 Health
The events of September 11, 2001, still conjure up many heart-wrenching memories, but for many rescue and recovery workers, there are also physical reminders . This annual report analyzed 48 peer-reviewed studies conducted in response the 2007 report, Addressing the Health Impacts of 9/11. Findings include the existence of chronic physical and mental illness, including asthma and post-traumatic stress.