emPOWER Map
Over 2.7 million Medicare beneficiaries rely on electricity-dependent durable medical and assistive equipment and devices, such as ventilators, to live independently in their homes. Severe weather and other emergencies, especially those with prolonged power outages, can be life-threatening for these individuals. The HHS emPOWER Map is updated monthly and displays the total number of at-risk […]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Prior to opening a healthcare facility that has undergone extensive water and wind damage, inspections need to be conducted to determine if the building is salvageable. If the decision is made to proceed with recovery and remediation, building and life safety inspections must be completed before any restoration work is done to the facility. Parts […]
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations & Terms (FAAT) List is not designed to be an authoritative source, merely a handy reference and a living document subject to periodic updating. Inclusion recognizes terminology existence, not legitimacy Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT) Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms: A Capability Assurance Job Aid Planning Guides Community Lifelines Free Preparedness […]
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a federally coordinated healthcare system and partnership of the United States Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Homeland Security (DHS), Defense (DOD), and Veterans Affairs (VA). The purpose of the NDMS is to support State, local, Tribal and Territorial authorities following disasters and emergencies by supplementing health […]
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people The Trevor Project – support to LGBTQ
Partnership to End Addiction
At Partnership to End Addiction we strive to address racial inequality and injustice, both within our organization and through our work. We adopt practices that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the services we provide, the families we seek to reach and the people who make up our team. We work to create an […]
Caregiver Action Network
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children […]
HHS.gov
The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on first responders’ mental and physical health. Throughout the disaster response phase, regional recovery leaders, and dedicated interagency partners worked to create a coordination forum to discuss both challenges, solutions, and resources. This three-part COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Speaker Series explores opportunities to raise awareness about resources that […]
UCF Restores
What began as a government-funded research initiative in 2011 has grown to serve as an invaluable resource to the Orlando community, the state of Florida and beyond. UCF RESTORES’ unique approach to treatment – including the first-of-its-kind three-week intensive outpatient program – combines exposure therapy, emerging technology, one-on-one and group therapy sessions to realize unprecedented […]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA DTAC prepares states, territories, tribes, and local entities to deliver an effective mental health and substance use-related response to disasters. Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors for emotional distress that children, adults, and first responders often experience. First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App Warning Signs and […]