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	American Diabetes Association-Medical Advice for People with Diabetes in Emergency Situations Provides information on critical health issues that people with diabetes need to watch out for when they are in stressful emergency situations.
	American Diabetes Association-Tips for Emergency Preparedness Tips on what you need to do to keep your diabetic child safe if he/she must shelter at school during an emergency.
	American Red Cross-Disaster Preparedness Checklist Provides a checklist of things you need to do to be prepared for a possible disaster.
	CDC's Tornado and Thunderstorm Safety
	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-Disaster Supply Checklist Provides recommendations on things to have in your disaster preparedness kit.
	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-A Reference Guide for Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in the Provision of Disaster Mass Care, Housing and Human Services The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a new reference guide that outlines existing legal requirements and standards relating to access for people with disabilities. The guide summarizes equal access requirements for people with disabilities within disaster mass care, housing and human services functions, and explains how applicable federal laws relate to government entities and non-government, private sector and religious organizations.
	Household Disaster Checklist from the Office of Senator Vincent Leibell, Chair, NY State Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. Provides a comprehensive list of items to have on hand in the event of an emergency.
	National Crime Prevention Council-Disaster Preparedness: A Checklist Provides a basic checklist of things to do in order to be prepared in the event of a disaster.
	National Weather Service-Flood Safety
	NYC Office of Emergency Management-Extreme Heat Safety Tips
	Preparing an Emergency Kit in Plain English Common Craft has created this clear and concise video explaining why and how everyone should create an emergency kit.
	Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services-Hurricane Tip Sheet Provides a tip sheet for hurricane safety.