United Way of the Greater Seacoast

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Disaster Planning Resources

Emergency Planning Brochure (PDF document) - print and keep a copy in your home and office. Share it with friends and family members, too.

Visit the ReadyNH website for current information and resources to help you prepare for emergencies

Find out more about all-hazards planning, pandemic planning, avian flu planning and more at the NH Department of Health and Human Services website.

The public health networks in Northern Strafford County, Southern Strafford County and Greater Portsmouth are working to ensure the health and safety of our communities during an emergency or other critical event through facilitating regional planning and working to increase collaboration among community organizations. Find out more about Public Health Network activities in your community.

Visit the American Red Cross, Great Bay Chapter for preparedness tips and information and training opportunities. Give the gift of life to someone by donating blood and/or volunteering at a blood drive. To find out about upcoming blood drives in your area, visit American Red Cross Blood Services.

Learn about Community Emergency Response Teams and becoming a MRC and CERT volunteer through Strafford County Citizen Corps.

Access on-line courses for public health workers, emergency response personnel and volunteers at New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education.

The Medical Reserve Corps consists of a group of local volunteers (both medical and non-medical) who support their communities during large scale emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics, and public health crises.