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| Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse |
| Readiness Begins With Me™ |
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The Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse, sponsored by a grant from the Allstate Foundation,
provides tools to empower families, individuals, and small businesses to more effectively plan their own strategies
for responding to potentially catastrophic events. Middle Country Public Library (Centereach, NY), recipient of the grant,
houses and manages the Clearinghouse, which is comprised of three major elements: |
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Multimedia resource collection |
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Books, videos/DVDs, sample "go kits", software programs, newsletters and journals (electronic and print)
related to emergency preparedness and contingency planning for businesses, families, and individuals. |
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Materials for children and families that help parents, children, and caregivers cope with difficult and
disruptive events. |
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Sample disaster plans from a variety of government, not-for-profit, and business entities. |
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Tip sheets, brochures, and pamphlets from authoritative sources - to provide individuals, families, and
businesses with information on creating their own site-specific emergency preparedness and response plan. |
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Interactive Website linking users to: |
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Online resources for parents, children, businesses, and not-for-profits - downloadable articles, reports,
checklists, and aids to readiness planning; |
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Programs, conferences, workshops, and events related to disaster preparedness and contingency planning; |
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Important websites devoted to disaster preparedness and response information and best practices; |
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Fast access to key local information on disaster preparedness and response services on Long Island. |
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Education, Training and Networking Opportunities |
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A series of community education, business, civic and family programs and trainings on strategies and
planning tips for disaster preparedness and response, utilizing MCPL's already existing networks and training venues (Family Place
Libraries, Miller Business Resource Center, Library Business Connection, Distinguished Speakers Series, Suffolk Coalition for
Parents & Children). |
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| The mission is simple: empower every individual by providing information that leads to positive action in advance of an emergency.
By advancing the preparedness and resiliency of families and businesses in the Long Island regional area, communities will be safer and stronger and
residents will feel a sense of empowerment that will make them better able to cope and respond in the face of a catastrophic event.
The call to action is now - "Readiness Begins With Me™." |
| About the Allstate Foundation: The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made
possible by the Allstate Corporation. Allstate and the Allstate Foundation sponsor community initiatives to promote "safe and vital
communities", "tolerance, inclusion and diversity", and "economic empowerment." The Allstate Foundation believes in the financial
potential of every individual and in helping America's families achieve their American dream. |
| About Middle Country Public Library: Middle Country Public Library is a dynamic center for continuous
learning that provides information, resources, and programs to reflect a wide range of views and meet the needs of a diverse
community. Visionary leadership, outstanding facilities, a skilled, creative, and enthusiastic staff, and collaborative
partnerships enable the Library to deliver model services for individuals, families, children, teens, seniors, businesses, and
professionals. |
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