There is a wealth of information available regarding emergency preparedness. The following document provides links from key organizations for use in your planning and response.

General Resources

1. Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
2. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
   • Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
   • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
   • CDC Recommendations for Vaccine Management
   • CDC Vaccine Storage, Preparation, and Handling Guidance
3. Direct Relief International
4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
   • Citizencorps.gov
   • DisasterAssistance.gov
   • Ready.gov
5. General Services Administration (GSA)
• GSA Disaster Relief Schedule
6. Joint Commission of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (The Joint Commission/formerly known as JCAHO)
7. International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
8. MedicalReserveCorps.gov
9. National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
• Advanced Practice Centers (APCs)
10. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
11. PHE.gov
• Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
• ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program
12. National Committee for Quality Assurance - Standards and Guidelines on Patient Tracking
13. Massachusetts Responds: A Vaccinator Training