Emergency Preparedness Resources

• ReadyErie Preparedness App: make and share emergency plans, and to receive information from Erie County during emergencies
• Ask your local village, town or city government about their text or phone call alert system.
• Emergency Supply List
• Ready in Your Language
• Ready.gov

• Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers
• Six Domains of Preparedness
• Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
• ECDOH Public Health Ready EMS newsletter

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 

• Sources of and Clues to a Possible Carbon Monoxide (CO) Problem (Fuentes y Pistas de un Posible Problema de Monóxido de Carbono)
• Carbon Monoxide: Know the Hazards

First Aid

• First Aid Kit Supply Checklist
• First Aid Word Search
• I Spy First Aid Kit Coloring Sheet
• Stop the Bleed
• Hands-Only CPR

Food and Water

• Emergency Food and Water
• Kitchen Fire Safety Guide
• Recipe for Safe Cooking

Sports

• Sports Injuries: Protect the Ones You Love
• Athletic Health and Safety Tips for Parents
• Top 10 Sports Safety Tips
• Sports Safety Tips: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Kids Safe While Playing Sports

Weather Related

• Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
• Winter Survival Guide
• Get Ahead of Winter
• Heat Stroke vs Stroke

People Who Take Medication and/or Use a Medical Device

• Medication Safety Guide
• Medication History Form
• Emergency Situations and Medical Devices

Seniors

• Seniors are especially at risk for injury or illness during severe weather. Visit the Department of Senior Services website for information on emergency preparedness for seniors.
• Steps To Be Taken by Adult Care Facilities in Cold Weather

Homeless

• Code Blue Shelters - Dial 211 anytime of day or night for assistance.
• To receive Code Blue updates for the City of Buffalo, text CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211.
• Buffalo City Mission - 100 E Tupper St., Buffalo, NY 14203, (716) 854-8181
• St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy - 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211, (716) 894-4476
• WNY Coalition for the Homeless
• Homeless Alliance of WNY

People With Disabilities and Other Special Needs

• Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities
• Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion
• People with Disabilities and Preparedness
• Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
• Emergency Preparedness for People with Paralysis
• Preparedness Tips for People With Mobility Challenges

Asthma and Respiratory Conditions

• Natural Disasters and Asthma
• Manage Your Asthma During Disasters
• Preparing for a Natural Disaster When You Are Living with Lung Disease
• How to Prepare for an Emergency or Disaster When You Have Lung Disease or a Sleep Disorder

Diabetes

• Tips for Emergency Preparedness for People Who Have Diabetes
• Diabetes Care During Emergencies
• Resources for People Living With Diabetes

Heart Conditions

• Be Heart-Smart to Stay Safe and Healthy During and After Natural Disasters

Kidney Disease 

• Emergency Preparedness Information for People With Kidney Disease
• Planning for Emergencies - A Guide for People with Kidney Disease
• Emergency Preparedness Resources for People With Kidney Disease 

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Facing Emergencies With Multiple Sclerosis
• Emergency Preparedness When Living With MS

When the Power Goes Out - A guide for food operators

ECDOH Advisory for Restaurants that have Lost Power - Recommendations and advice to prevent food poisoning and illness from spoiled foods after a power outage

Emergency Preparedness Information for Pets

Keep pets safely indoors and contact your veterinarian for any questions you have regarding your pets.

• Pet ID Cards to record important pet identification and medical information
• Cold Weather Pet Safety
• Cold Weather Safety Tips
• Protect Your Pet During Winter and Cold Weather

Emergency Preparedness Videos

• Watch emergency preparedness videos