Local Emergency Management Day to Day Info

• Partner Site - Tucson Urban Area Security Initiative - a Regional Automated Emergency Notification System
• Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities - Adopted from W. Virginia (pdf)
• 8 Signs of Terrorism Video

H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Information

• Pima County Health Department
  (includes vaccine recommendations, weekly flu surveillance, option to sign up for emergency and weather alerts, and more)
• Arizona Department of Health Services
  (includes weekly updates, information for schools and child care facilities and for parents and caregivers, audio and video presentations, and more)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  (includes "Flu View" of activity in United States, vaccine questions & answers, facemask and respirator usage tips, and more)
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  (includes national Newsroom, prevention basics, "Ask The Flu Experts," frequently asked questions, and more)

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Federal - Live Updates

• Flood Safety Awareness Week March 15-19, 2010
  SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-sponsored 2010 National Flood Safety Awareness Week, observed March 15-19 (http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/). Flooding is a coast to coast threat in the United States and its territories in all months of the year, irrespective of local “flood seasons.” According to FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Dennis Hunsinger, flooding is the nation’s number one natural disaster.
• FEMA Deputy Administrators Serino And Manning Address Big City Emergency Managers
  
• FEMA Reminds Americans to Make Sure Their Family is Prepared as They Spring Forward this Year
  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the March 14 time change for Daylight Savings as a reminder to ensure their families are prepared for a possible emergency. A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe.

Federal Region 9, including Arizona - Live Updates

• Federal Aid Programs For California Disaster Recovery
  Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for California.
• President Declares Major Disaster For California
  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows during the period of January 17 to February 6, 2010.
• FEMA/Territory Work To Restore Infrastructure Damaged During September 29, 2009 Earthquake, Tsunami, And Flooding
  PAGO PAGO, AS -- After a federally declared disaster, funding for the repair or rebuilding of damaged public infrastructure is a critical part of the recovery process. Accordingly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Public Assistance (PA) Program, will reimburse the Territory of American Samoa for 90% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. Additionally, the President has authorized 100% Federal share of assistance for a 30 consecutive day period chosen by each applicant for debris clearance and emergency work required as a result of the September 29 disaster.