Natural Disaster Resources – RAPID INTERNATIONAL

Four images of natural disasters: forest fire, flooding with sand bags, flooding with collapsed river edge, tornado.

Natural Disaster Resources List

AARP – FEMA Older Adults Need Disaster Plans	AARP Disaster Preparedness	American Red Cross Preparing for Emergencies
American Red Cross Teaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness	American Red Cross Disaster Relief	American Red Cross Find a Shelter and Other Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	CDC Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs	CDC Emergency Kit Checklist for Families and Kids
DisasterAssistance.gov Get Assistance	Evacuation Routes and Road Conditions Georgia 511	Evacuation Routes and Road Conditions Georgia Department of Transportation
Federal Emergency Preparedness FEMA	Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency Plan and Prepare	Georgia Department of Transportation
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Hurricane Center	ready.gov All Disasters and Emergencies	ready.gov Build A Kit
ready.gov Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults	ready.gov Disaster and Emergency Publications	ready.gov Ready Kids

You can also download this list and keep it handy: Disaster Preparedness Resources.

Georgia Disaster Mental Health – You’re Not Alone

Disasters come in many forms and are often unpredictable. Whether personal like a house fire or car accident, or impactful to a community or a culture, they are tragic and involve a sudden change in your life. Whether natural or man-made, disasters take a tremendous toll to both physical and mental health. Check the The Georgia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities site for resources addressing coping with the mental health side of disasters. The site is sponsored in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Public Health.

DIY Natural Disaster Emergency Kits

The resources above can help you before and after a natural disaster happens. Preparation gives you an advantage in surviving any emergency or natural disaster. Click the button to learn about putting together DIY Natural Disaster Emergency Kits for you and your loved ones.

We update this checklist, so feel free to email us with resources you feel are helpful.

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DIY First Aid Kits

You never know when an emergency will happen so staying prepared makes us better equipped to handle the unexpected. First Aid kits are important to to have, whether a purchased kit or do-it-yourself kit. Here’s info about making them for your home, workplace and car.

DIY First Aid Kit

Rapid International Offers Community Solutions

Safety, Community, Together. Rapid International provides security services, including staffed areas and patrol services, prioritizing neighborhood-based security in collaboration with your community. Rapid’s management has extensive experience in the security industry and in each city, we build partnerships with local law enforcement and emergency service agencies. Together with community members, we work to make people and communities safe and secure.

Please get in touch to learn about our community-level security program – we believe the strength of collaboration and partnership make neighborhoods safer for everyone. In Georgia, call: (706) 844-2586, in California call: (213) 364-1394 or email us at info@therapidway.com.

On disaster preparedness:
We cannot stop natural disasters, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge.
Petra Nemcova

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Natural disaster photo courtesy: Yahoo-Sandro Salomon; KarenMassier; Baloncici; Clint Spencer (iStock). U.S. Army National Guard – staff responding to Hurricane Ian.